GANDY 



Long recognized as the leading extra late berry, fruit is medium large, firm and attract- 

 ive, slightly acid. Very productive under favorable conditions. For those who have moist 

 springy soil it is a profitable variety. Should be well fertilized for best results. Blooms 

 very late, escaping late frosts. Plants vigorous and good plant makers, thining necessary on 

 rich soil. 



PEARL 



As a whole, this variety is very similar to Gaudy. Both 

 are of the same season. Pearl is slightly more vigorous 

 and productive. The fruit too, is very similar, averaging 

 fairly large, light red, round conic, very uniform, flavor 

 slightly acid but not enough to be objectionable. As is 

 true of all very late berries it is always best to plant 

 them on springy, moist soil. For best re- 

 sults, Pearl should be well fertilized in 

 the spring before the growth starts in 

 order that they may mature their whole 

 crop of fruit. A fertilizer containing a 

 liberal amount of phosphoric acid and 

 nitrogen and little or no potash, is our re- 

 commendation. As Pearl is a prolific plant 

 maker, thinning is sometimes advisable 

 when planted on a rich soil or when wea- 

 ther conditions are very favorable. 



Pearl Is Uniform and Attractive 



Get The Most From Your Berries 



To realize the maximum of pleasure and 

 profits from your berries, there are some points 

 that must be considered beyond the actual 

 production of the fruit. 



1. Plant only such varieties a s produce 

 firm, attractive fruit of high dessert quality, 

 which are adapted to your locality and mar- 

 ket. 



2. Set your berries on good, rich soil, that 

 is well drained, retentive of moisture and in 

 good mechanical condition. Plants that are 

 well fed will produce larger berries. 



3. Take special care that the plants do not 

 become too crowded in the row. Encourage 

 the early runners to root as these will pro- 

 duce more and better berries than the late 

 runner plants. A bed 18 to 24 inches wide 

 with the plants spaced 6 to 9 inches apart in 

 the bed is ideal for heavy production of high 

 quality fruit. Fruit will be more firm and 

 there will be less decay in wet weather, as a 

 result of the improved ventilation. 



4. Keep the berries closely picked so that 

 they do not become too over-ripe and in so 

 doing lose their quality and appearance. 



5. Care in picking and handling will add 

 greatly in retaining the high quality of the 



fruit. This should receive special attention 

 when the berries are to be shipped long dis- 

 tances or are to be kept for two or three days. 

 Berries that are bruised and crushed will of- 

 ten mold quickly while fruit handled carefully 

 will keep in good condition. The berries 

 should be kept as cool as possible and not be 

 permitted to stand in the sun any longer 

 than is absolutely necessary. 



6. Careful grading will also aid greatly in 

 maintaining high quality. All decayed and 

 imperfect fruit should be discarded and any 

 undersized berries packed separately. 



7. Mulching will aid greatly in keeping the 

 berries clean during a rain and also keep the 

 ground cool and moist. This practice is a 

 great aid in producing high quality fruit. 



8. Always use new or clean packages, these 

 greatly enhance the appearance of the fruit 

 and make selling much easier. Dark, dirty 

 crates and baskets should never be used. 

 Quite often dark, unattractive packages will 

 detract twice as much from the selling price 

 as new containers would have cost. 



9. Have your baskets well filled. Every- 

 one likes good measure, give it to them, it 

 PAYS. 



Plants Packed Well 



Grant Co., Ind., April 8, 1940. 

 Received the plants today, they are truly fine 

 plants, were packed well and have arrived in per- 

 fect growing condition. Am well pleased. 

 Yours truly, F. M Wagonen 



All Pleased With Plants 



Northampton Co., Penna., April 30, 1940. 

 Received our plants promptly, and in good con- 

 dition, they are a fine lot of plants, and we are all 

 pleased with them. Yours truly, 



Mrs. Samuel Naylor 



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