STRAWBERRIES 



"THERE SHOULD BE A STRAWBERRY FIELD OX EVERY FARM" 

 THEY REPRESENT A LOW INVESTMENT COST AND ARE KNOWN AS THE FARMERS' GREATEST 



EARLY MONEY CROP 



STRAWBERRIES IN '58 



Virus Free Stocks again proved their outstanding value in 

 1958. Fields planted of Virus Free Stocks had the best pro- 

 ducing beds, the highest yields, the nicest berries, and the 

 largest profits. In a year when profit on any item was not 

 too great, the extra income attributed to Virus Free Stocks 

 became very significant. High quality berries must come 

 from high quality planting stock. 



Pocahontas, Dixieland, and Robinson continued to be out- 

 standing market berries in most areas. Sparkle. Catskill, 

 and Tennessee Beauty topped the market in areas where 

 they do best. Jersey Belle. Surecrop, Earlidawn. and Red- 

 glow continued to hold up to expectations. Virus Free Stocks 

 of Midland and Redstar enabled growers to again profit from 

 these two fine kinds. 



Strawberry plantings are a source of early income to the 

 farmer available from few other crops. By using chemical 

 weed control, modern spray materials, and plants with Virus 

 Free Vigor, growing t; 1 fruiting beds and producing bump- 

 er crops of high quality strawberries is not too much trouble 

 BoIXTIFI "I. RIDGE VIRES FREE PLANTS WILL BRING 

 RESULTS WHETHER PLANTED IX HOME GARDENS OR 

 lari;e COMMERCIAL ACREAGES. BOUNTIFUL RIDGE 

 STRAWBERRY PLAXTS ARE BEST BY TEST. 



WHAT ABOUT STRAWBERRIES IN '59? 



With one of the most favorable growing seasons we have 

 had in years on the Delinarva Peninsula, the general supply 

 of strawberry plants for Fall 1!I5S and Spring 1!»5!) is very- 

 good. Adequate rainfall and ample fertilization combined 

 with the extra vigor of Virus Free planting stocks enable us 

 to offer to our customers some of the nicest, most vigorous, 

 and thrifty strawberry plants we have had for many years. 



The bulk of our production is now in those varieties of 

 which there are Virus Free Stocks available. Good market 

 varieties such as Pocahontas. Dixieland. Robinson, Sparkle. 

 Tennessee Beauty. Catskill and others will be available in 

 large quantities. Our supply of Midland and Earlidawn will 

 be the largest we have had since we started growing these 

 two fine varieties. Xon Virus Free varieties such as Temple. 

 Big Joe, Kardinal King, and Old type Premier have made 

 nice growth and we are sure there will be enough of these 

 kinds for our demand. 



In the face of rising costs of labor, fertilizers, fumigants, 

 and insecticides, prices of strawberry plants will remain 

 essentially the same as last year. Our prices can remain firm 

 because the improved planting stocks and growing practices 

 allow us to harvest more plants of outstanding quality than 

 ever before. We will be pleased to quote special prices on 

 quantities larger than those listed on the general price page. 

 Allow us this opportunity to give you the best possible prices 

 consistent with our supply of the various kinds. Plan now 

 to plant Virus Free Strawberry Plants from Bountiful Ridge 

 this year and take advantage of our LOW PRICES. You can 

 be sure that you will receive true value for your time and 

 money from Bountiful Ridge Plants. Our long years experi- 

 ence in growing and shipping strawberry plants will bring 

 you dividends. Bountiful Grown Plants are guaranteed 

 disease free and true-to-name. 



This is one of our fine fields of Virus Free Plants. Pictur- 

 es were taken Sept. 9th and already they have made fine beds. 

 With more than a month yet to grow these beds will surely 

 meet. They are typical of the fine Virus Free Plants avail- 

 able at Bountiful Ridge. 



Strawberry Culture 



1. Location, Soil and Preparation. Adequate soil moisture 

 is essential to growing good strawberries ; whether the type 

 soil selected holds moisture well. Also take care that the 

 contour of the land is such that frost pockets will not form 

 late in the spring to freeze out the blossoms. Sites which are 

 not affected by late frosts are considered the best for straw- 

 berry culture. Plow and prepare the soil the same as for 

 truck crops. Never plant in newly plowed sod land, however. 

 as white grub worms are always present in this type of soil 

 and will do a lot of damage to the plants after being set. 

 The soil should be high in humus for best results. Rye and 

 crimson clover make splendid crops to turn under as a natur- 

 al humus soil builder. However, in using these, the land 

 should be plowed far enough ahead so that cover crops have 

 time enough to decay before the plants are set. 



2. Time To Plant. In the Southern states from November 



to April is considered the best time for planting. March and 

 April in the Central states, and for the Xorthern states, April 

 and May the best time. We cannot too strongly urge early 

 planting. Set the plants just as soon as the ground is work- 

 able in the spring. Should a cold snap follow, it will not 

 damage the plants if they are properly set. and by setting 

 early the plants will grow better and be more productive in 

 every way. 



3. Distance To Plant. We recommend that strawberry 

 plants lie planted in rows ZV> - 4 feet anart. spacing the 

 plants 15 - 30 inches apart in the royv. depending on the 

 variety. Everbearing varieties should be planted 12-1G inches 

 apart. For planting in rows 3 ] i feet apart and IS inches 

 apart in the rows, it requires 8.000 plants per acre and in 

 rows 4 feet apart and IS inches apart in the row it requires 

 7.250 plants per acre. 



4. Care of Plants on Arrival. Set plants immediately on 

 arrival, if possible. However, if it is not convenient to do so. 

 the plants should be removed from the package and dipped 

 in water to allow roots to plump up before setting. If the 

 plants become dried out in transit, they should be placed in 

 water up to the crowns for at least 3 hours. Wlien this is 

 done the plants should be set as soon as possible after being 

 taken from the water, but in no case should the tops of the 

 plant be wet when being set if the sun is shining, because 

 very often the tops will scald and damage the plants ma- 

 terially. If you are not able to plant immediately after the 

 plants are watered, place the plants where they will be kept 

 cool and cover the plants with moss: or dig a Y-shaped 

 trench, open the bundles, distribute the plants evenly in the 

 trench, and cover them even with the surface of the' ground 

 and firm the soil. In this manner they can be held until 

 such time as you are able to plant. 



NOTICE 



In order to facilitate the movement of our strawberry 

 olant orders, YOU WILL ALWAYS GET A SEPARATE 

 ORDER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR ANY STRAW- 

 BERRY PLANTS YOL ORDER AND YOUR STRAW- 

 BERRY PLANTS WILL BE SHIPPED INDEPEND- 

 ENT OF OTHER STOCK ORDERED IN ALL CASES. 

 We do this because of the perishable nature of straw- 

 berry plants so do not feel alarmed if you get one part 

 of your order and not the other at the same time. Our 

 STRAWBERRY PLANTS WILL BE SHIPPED WHEN 

 DIGGING CONDITIONS PERMIT AND ACCORDING 

 TO YOUR DIRECTIONS AS NEAR AS POSSIBLE. SO 

 CI. EASE STATE DEFINITELY WHEN YOU WISH 

 YOUR PLANTS SHIPPED WHEN SENDING VOIR 

 ORDER. 



Our Complete Detailed Culture Directions Will Be Sent Upon Request 



REGISTERED (ESSENTIALLY VIRUS FREE) STRAWBERRY PLANTS 



ly Virus Free : have been 

 'hey have been dusted 12 to 

 Xemagou for the control of 

 ■ fields of varieties not yet 



All strawberry plants from Bountiful Ridge bearing the label: Registered Essenti 

 grown from Virus Free Foundation Stocks indexed by the U.S. I). A. in Beltsville, Md. 

 14 times with Parathion to control the vector of the virus diseases, fumigated twice wit 

 nematodes, grown in well isolated areas away from fields of ordinary plants and nurse 

 available from virus free stock. 



All of our plants have been abundantly Eed with a special fertilizer containing a minor element mix. Clilor- 

 dane has also been added for the control of cut worms, ants and grubs which lend to make the plants less thrifty if 



allowed to go unchecked. Periodical checks have I n made of planting stocks and nursery fields by competent in- 



sp«dors to In- sure that these plants are fn 1 the Dangerous Red Stele Root Rot and other injurious diseases. 



The plains listed in this catalog as Registered i Essentiallyy Virus Free) have been grown according to these specifi- 

 cations as prescribed by the Horticultural Department of the University of Maryland. 



BUY AND PLANT BOUNTIFUL RIDGE STRAWBERRY PLANTS FOR GREATER SUCCESS AND PROFITS. 



