DREER'S 

 POT- GROWN STRAWBERRY PLANTS 



Pot-grown Plants set out this Summer will Produce a FULL CROP OF FRUIT NEXT YEAR 



Our facilities for growing Strawberry Plants at our Nurseries at Riverton, N. J., 

 plants of greatest vitality. 



enable us to produce early in the season strong pot-grown 



Time of Shipment. Our pot-grown Strawberry Plants are usually ready for shipment the latter part of July or early August, and 

 can be supplied as late as October. It is better, however, to secure the plants in August or September, as earlier plantings develop larger 

 and more vigorous plants and produce a greater crop of fruit next year. 



We forward by express, at the purchaser's expense. The plants are packed compactly, and as Ught as possible. We make no charge for 

 boxes or packing. If shipment by Parcel Post is desired, add 10 per cent, to price of plants to cover cost of special packing and postage. 



Directions for Garden Culture. To cultivate Strawberries for family use, we recommend a thorough preparation of the ground 

 by deep spading or plowing. Work into the soil a liberal quantity of well-rotted manure. Use also our brands of ground bone and wood 

 ashes. Plant in rows two feet apart; the plants fifteen inches apart in rows. Pinch off all runners. Cultivate frequently. In December 

 cover the entire bed an inch deep with straw or long litter from the stable. In late March I'emove litter from crowns of the plants, but not 

 from the alleys. Use sufficient straw about plants to keep the berries clean. This is the "hill" system of strawberry growing, and is especially 

 adapted to summer and autumn planting. It involves the most work, but produces finest berries and largest crop from a given area. 



The "matted row" plan, more especially suited to spring planting, is used by all market gardeners, and is adapted to family gardens also. 

 It is substantially as follows: Prepare the ground as above. Set the plants in rows three feet apart, and fifteen inches apart in rows, permit 

 runners to form and take root; cultivate the alleys continually, as close to the plants as possible, finally making alley and row each about 

 eighteen inches in width. Keep the bed wholly free of weeds. Cover in winter, as above, and in March uncover crowns of plants. Use 

 plenty of mulching, so as to keep berries clean and ground moist and cool. 



Pot-grown versus Layer Plants. Potted plants may appear expensive, yet when the labor necessary to grow them into proper 

 condition and the time saved in the result of the crop are considered, they will be found cheaper than ordinary layer plants. They may be 

 planted after a crop of early summer vegetables have been harvested, and a crop of fruit secured eight to ten months after planting. 



Layer Plants. A full hst of layer plants will be given in our Autumn Catalogue, which we issue in September. They are not so 

 desirable as pot-plants, and will not produce as large a crop of fruit next spring; but they are cheaper and more available for extensive 

 planting. 



Under proper autumn treatment they produce quite satisfactory results. A "layer" strawberry plant is one that has taken root by its 

 own effort, whereas a "pot-grown" plant, having all the fibrous roots confined in pot, is not checked in growth by transplanting. 



For Full cultural directions we recommend either of the following two books: 



Biggie's Berry Book. 



postpaid. 



A valuable work on the subject. 50 cts.. 



Strawberry Culture. (Fuller) Contains all necessary 

 formation for their culture. 40 cts., postpaid. 



