To grow Strawberries in perfection the bed should be exceedingly well prepared beforehand by digging or 

 ploughing thoroughly and deeply, turning under a liberal coating of well-rotted stable manure. The Strawberry 

 delights in a moist, rich soil, hence in selecting location choose that which is the most retentive of moisture and 

 yet not wet. It will, however, succeed almost anywhere if well manured, and soil that is not naturally 

 moist should be kept well mulched after the spring rains. Avoid the shade of trees. If possible, give the soil a 

 good topdressing of ground bone before planting and harrow it in. TThen the plants are coming into bearing 

 apply unleached wood ashes or muriate of potash along the rows very early in spring, just before a rainfall. 



For hill culture in the family garden set the plants in rows two feet apart and the plants fifteen inches apart 

 in the rows, or if to be worked by horse and cultivator make the rows two and a half to three feet apart and the 

 plants one foot apart in the rows. In either case cut off all runners as they appear. If to be grown in matted 

 rows plant in rows from three to four feet apart and the plants a foot apart in the rows, permitting the runners 

 to grow at will. Keep the soil mellow and free from weeds by frequent hoeing or cultivation. Mulching is indis- 

 pensable to the best results and should always be practiced. At the approach of winter, as soon as groimd is 

 frozen, cover the rows completely with salt hay or other loose, light material. Light strawy manure is excellent 

 for this purpose as the soluble portion leaches into the soil and affords nourishment to the plants. Evergreen 

 branches are very useful for securing the covering in place and are themselves a protection. "When the plants 

 start in spring rake the mulch from off the plants sufficiently to permit them to grow up, and leave it on the sur- 

 face about the plants to protect the fruit and keep it clean, and also to keep the soil moist and cool. 



The blossoms of all varieties here offered are bi-sexual or perfect, except those marked with the letter P, 

 which are destitute of stamens and are termed pistillate or imperfect. Pistillate varieties must have a row of 

 a perf ecl^flowered sort, planted every nine or twelve feet among them, or, better yet, every third or fourth plant 

 in the row, to poUenize their blossoms. Plant at least three varieties — early, medium and late — to expand the 

 season to its full limits. 



SHIPIMENT. Plants are sent by mail at dozen rates, if desired. If ordered by the hvmdred to goby mail, add 

 25c. per 100 to the prices quoted for postage. At thousand rates by express only. We cannot ship strawberry 

 plants at thousand rates earlier than October 15th, as the loss by digging before that date is so great. 



NEW VARIETIES. 



JERSEY MARKET (P). 



A practical berry for profit — an ideal market vari- 

 ety. It originated in New Jersey and has been fully 

 tested by U5. In a general way it is an improved Chas. 

 Downing, resembling that "old reliable" and favorite 

 variety in appearance but is larger, somewhat firmer 

 in texture and with large, abuadant, clean foliage that 

 has never been affected by rust or scald. The berries 

 are bright crimson in color and of large but not mam- 

 moth size; being remarkably uniform in both size and 

 color. They are above the average in firmness, of rich, 

 delicious quality and ripen in midseason. Plant of ex- 

 ceptionally strong, healthy habit and a heavy, reliable 

 j-ielder, under all conditions. It is not what might be 

 termed a fashionable or aristocratic berry (one that 

 under favorable conditions will elicit the admiration 

 of a few) but a "strictly business"' sort — one that every- 

 body can depend upon and not be disappointed. 

 Doz., 81.25; 100, .*r.OO; 1000, .?50.00. 

 Pot-grown, doz., 81.50: 100. 810.00. 



