STRAWBERRIES 



A Banch of Monmotitli Nursery Strawberry" 

 Plants 



In nothing' does quality- 

 count for more than in nur- 

 sery stock. A few dimes or 

 a few dollars saved in pur- 

 chase often means many 

 hundreds lost at fruiting 

 time. This statement ap- 

 plies with sppcial force in 

 respect to Strawberries, for 

 there is a greater difference 

 in the quality of strawberry 

 plants perhaps than in the 

 plants of any other fruit; 

 not only in their sturdiness 

 and ability to live when 

 transplanted, but their fruit 

 producing power also. 



The strawberry is one of 

 my specialties and I grow it 

 by the hundreds of thou- 

 sands. I grow all my plants 

 by the famous pedigree 

 system and they are very 

 superior in quality to those 

 usually sold, having well- 

 matured crowns and an abundance of roots. None better are to be had, anywhere, of anybody, at 

 any price. In digging and packing we are careful to protect the roots from the wind and sun 

 to prevent drying. In packing I use liuht crates made for the purpose, or light boxes (which I find 

 better than baskets, particularly for distant shipment). Thus packed the plants weigh from 25 to 

 30 pounds per thousand. 



Having large farms, the soil of which is especially adapted to growing strawberry plants and 

 producing them, as I do, by the millions, I am enabled to supply these superior plants at the very 

 low prices quoted. 



Strawberries give the greatest yield and the largest berries when grown in rich, well-prepared 

 soil; hence no pains should be spared in preparing the bed carefully before planting by digging or 

 ploughing deeply and turning under a liberal coating of well-rotted stabl^^ manure. Harrow 

 or rake down finely, and if at this time a top dressing of ground bone can be applied, it will be 

 found a great benefit at fruiting time. Select a location where the soil is moist and deep, if 

 possible— moist and yet where water does not stand near or upon the surface. In such a soil, 

 well enriched, the strawberry delights and gives marvelous results. It will, however, succeed upon 

 almost any soil if well manured. Strawberries do not succeed when shaded by trtes or buildings; 

 hence, in selecting a location for them, be careful and avoid places that are hhnded. Before planting 

 the roots of the plants should be ^^liortea^d about ooe-third, which willcau-»ethera toemitaprofnsion 

 of new fibres. The pruning should be done by holding a bunch of plants in one hand, and with a 

 sharp knife in the other, trim off the roots as shown in the illustration. All the strawberry plants 

 sent out by me are tied in bunche?* with roots straightened in one direction that thty may be well 

 packed for shipment and easily handled when received. In planting, expose the plants as little as 

 possible to the wind or sun. Do not plant very deeply, but be sure and press the soil firmly about 

 the roots. Should the weather be warm, shade valuable plants for a few days with a handful 

 of coarse litter, etc. over each plant. For hill culture in the family garden set the rows two 

 feet apart and the plants fifteen inches apart in the rows, cutting off all runners as they appear. 

 For field culture, where they are to be worked by horse and cultivator and permitted to form 

 matted rows, plant in rows three feet apart with the plants one foot apart in the rows, requiring 

 14,520 plants per acre. 



The after culture consists in keeping the soil mellow and free from weeds by frequent hoeing or 

 cultivation. At the approach of winter (as soon as the ground is frozen suflBciently to support the 

 weight of a horse and cart), cover the entire bed with salt meadow hay or other loose, light 

 material. Light straw manure is excellent for this purpose, as the soluble portion leaches into the 



