
A crate of fine Strawberries is worth about $3. It can be grown on a space ro feet square. 
STRAWBERRIES 
The Strawberry division of Harrison’s Nurseries is made less prominent 
by the immense acreage of trees that are grown here; but you must not 
forget that if we grew nothing except Strawberry plants, we still would 
have a big nursery. This year we have about fifteen million plants of all 
kinds, growing on one hundred and more acres. These are our plant-fields 
alone; we also have large fruiting fields, from which we sell enormous 
quantities of berries. 
Do not forget that Eastern Shore Strawberry plants get their great 
superiority from four things: First, the soil is loose sandy or clay loam, 
which does not pack and which allows roots to penetrate to a great depth 
and develop wonderfully. All the roots, even those as fine as threads, come 
up when the plants are pulled, instead of breaking off as they do when 
grown in harsher soils. Second, the salt air from the ocean cleans the foliage 
and stems of insects and fungi, invigorates and stimulates and toughens 
them greatly. Third, the average heat over this section is higher than 
elsewhere, which makes the plants grow faster. And, fourth, the growing 
season is longer, which, together with the fast growth, makes plants twice 
as large in root and crown as those that grow in less favorable sections. 
A List of Select Varieties 
Klondike. (Per.). Berries uniform, shapely, dark red, mild and delicious, 
very juicy, handsome; sell quickly. Plants make remarkable 
growth, are tall and compact; stalks strong; leaves light green; make abun- 
dant runners and an unusual number of crowns. Yields are wonderful. 
Blossoms are perfect, but do not fully fertilize themselves, and need other 
sorts near. 
Parsons. (Per-) Very popular. Berries begin to ripen at midseason 
and continue until Gandy comes in. Dark red, thick, blunt, 
mild, fine in flavor and looks. Plants healthy, sturdy, and produce twice 
as many crowns as other sorts. 
Gandy. (Per.) With the exception of Millionaire, Gandy is the latest 
of all Strawberries. Not only does it bring the very highest 
prices but it yields tremendous crops. Berries bright red and smooth; fo- 
liage broad and dark green. Berries are borne on long, upright stems, well 
above the leaves and dirt. Will not spoil if picking is neglected for a day 
or two after they are.ripe. Plant is a perfect bloomer, strong and vigorous, 
but should be set near other bisexuals. The heaviest crops and most per- 
fect fruit will grown on heavy, rich bottom land. 



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