SAWDUST MULCH 
SPACED PLANT SYSTEM 
A Good Way to Grow Everbearers 
In this system the plants are set one foot apart. A two-foot alley or middle is 
left between each 4-row bed. The 4-row system produces high yields in August 
which are maintained during the remainder of the season. 
The plants should be set just as early in the spring as the land can be pre- 
pared — late March or early April. The first crop of weeds will usually appear 
within two or three weeks after planting. These should be controlled by hoeing. 
After this first hoeing the entire area should be covered with a layer of sawdust 
one inch thick. This mulch is very important for conserving soil moisture and 
suppressing weed growth. Later weeds, if any must be removed by pulling because 
hoeing would mix the sawdust with the soil and eliminate its mulch effect. 
Sawdust mulch helps to con- 
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serve soil moisture during late sum- 
mer and appears to give adequate 
protection over the winter period. 
A thin renewal layer may be needed 
in the fall if the spring application 
was too light. It is best to maintain 
a full inch of mulch. 
All blossoms which develop on 
the newly set plants should be re- 
moved until early June, or later if 
plant growth has not been vigorous. 
After fruit production starts berries 
may be harvested about twice each 
week until frost stops growth. If 
dry weather occurs the crop can be 
greatly increased in size and quality 
by irrigation. All runners should be 
removed from the pjants as fast as 
they develop to insure highest yields. 
The Ohio system and variations 
have been used in many areas for 
best results with ever-bearers. The 
cost comes high per acre with more 
plants and much hand labor required. 
All reports indicate a carefully man- 
aged small or medium size patch will 
give high profits. 
OUR GUARANTEE 
W. F. Allen Company guarantees that our superior plants will grow for you. 
Write us within 45 days if you are not completely satisfied and we will 
replace the plants or refund your money. After 45 days and within one 
year of the date the plants were shipped, any plants not satisfactory will 
be replaced at one-half price. This guarantee applies only to the price of 
the plants and no further responsibility or liability is implied. 
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