Stitatpbcpity 4» Plants* 



The Strawbfrry, being the first fruit to ripen in the Spring, comes to the table when the 

 appetite is exacting, and is a very welcome visitor. It is so beautiful inform, color and fra- 

 grance, that it is to the fruits what the rose is to the flowers— a veritable queen. 



No fruit can surpass strawberries, fully ripe and freshly picked from the vines. They are 

 so beneficial to health that invalids gain strength from eating them, and they may be eaten at 

 every meal in satisfying quantities, and nourish the most delicate stomach. 



The fruit is so soon produced after planting, that it aflfords pleasant, easy and profitable 

 employment for the poor with but little land, to the old with little strength, and to all who love 

 to till the soil and get near to nature and to mother earth. 



DIRECTIONS FOR BEGINNERS. 



Plant the strawberry in the spring, while 



Maryland, April 22nd, 1901. 

 Messrs. J G. Harrison & Sons. 



Dear Sirs:— The strawberry plants or- 

 dered of you April 12th arrived all O. K. on 

 the 16th in good condition. Thanks for 

 promptness. Shall remember you in the 

 future, should I need anything in your line. 

 Yours very truly, "Daniel E. Harnett. ■ 



the soil is moist and cool, when there is less 

 evaporation and more favorable weather gen- 

 erally, and when the plant is fully grown, ma- 

 tured, and dormant. 



SELECT GOOD SOIL.— New ground is 

 best. A clover soil isexcelient,if in good heart, 

 or a field that has been cultivated in hoed 

 crops. A strong sandy or clay loam in all cases 

 would be our first choice; but large crops of 

 fine fruit are grown on all kinds of soil, from 

 light sand to heavy clay, and eve.i on m.uck. 

 Id depends on its treatment and the varieties. A sunny exposure wil'. hasten the ripening, as a 

 northern exposure will delay it. Don't plow when the ground is wet ano soggy— wait until the 

 soil will crumble in the hand. Roll and drag immediately and alternately until thoroughly 

 fined and firmed as too little time is spent in preparing the strawberry bed. 



Mark into rows four feet apart if you want to grow broad matted rows, or three feet 

 apart for narrow rows, setting the plants 18 inches apart in the row. 



If the roots are too long, trim them, as the extra long roots are not of any special value, 

 but a strong crown and stout roots are the life of the plant. IJse a 

 trowel for the setting of the plants and see that the dirt is firmly 

 packed around them, and there will be but little loss. It costs just 

 the same to cultivate o poor stand as it does a good one. The ac- 

 companying cut shows a plant properly set. 



If these instructions are properly carried out there will be 

 less comp aint to nurserymen. 



The blossoms of all varieties are bi-sexuai or perfect 

 Those marked imperfect are destitute of stamens, and are te med 

 pistillate or imperfect, as a^-e shown in figure. Imperfect varieties 

 should have a row of perfect flowered sorts planted every third or 

 f urth row at least, to pollenize their blossems. When the imper- 

 fect bloomers are properly fertilized they are the most prolific, 

 and there is no reason for any prejudice against them. Success de- 

 pends in a great measure on getting fine healthy plants, strictly 

 pure and true to name. This we know our plants to be. 



Keep all blossoms picked off in the new setting. Cultivate 

 and hoe ofien to destroy the weeds as soon as they appear, and to 

 put and keep the ground in good condition for the young plants. We use the hoe among them 

 as long as we can, cultivating between the rows until late in the fall. 



MULCHING.— As soon as the ground begins to freeze in the Fall, cover the vines with i)ine 

 needles, straw, corn stalks or coirsft manure, and allowing to remain thereuntil early Spring, 

 then rake the mulch oflT the vines, leaving it between the rows which will conserve moisture 

 during a dry spell. 



MULCHING TO KEEP THE FRUIT CLEAN.— Before the fruit begins to ripen, mulch the 

 ground around the plants with shore ha\ or straw, or grass mowings from the lawn, or anything 

 of that sort. Tliis will not only keep the fruit clean, but will prevent the ground from drying or 

 baking, and thus lengthen tte fruit season. 



GRADING FRUIT.— It is a good plan to assort and grade all fruit as it comes from the 

 pickers, and take no risk, especially with new hands in the height of harvest. Have each crate 

 exactly as represented throughout. Whatever a man's reputation in the market, it is soon at a 

 discount or a premium, and seldom fails of being rated at its true value. 



Plants by mail a specialty— small orders thankfully received. 



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• The strawberry plants shipped by express the 15th arrived in good shape in A. M. =; 



£ of 17th and I never saw finer plants in my life. I have bought plants of agents but will I 

 r never do so again as your price on strawberry plants is just one fifth that asked by £ 

 £ agents. I was surprised at the low express rate you obtain. £ 



r As I intend buying more plants in the future you will hear from me a^ain. £ 



3- Yours truly, William A. Strickler. £ 



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