How Plants Are Held Perfectly Dormant By Controlled Storage 



Strawberry plants dug in winter and stored at controlled temperatures often show better results 

 than freshly dug plants. The United States Department of Agriculture has conducted extensive 

 experiments on our farms on proper storage temperatures and practices. These experiments prov- 

 ed that plants dug while still fully dormant (before April 10) and stored at the correct temperature 

 would be more vigorous than freshly dug plants, especially when set later than April 15th. 



For our own plantings we are now using controlled storage plants that are dug during the 

 winter. These plants can be kept dormant as long as desired. When weather has held up planting 

 until late spring plants held dormant by controlled storage have given us as good results as fresh 

 dug plants set in March. 



We know from our experience that plants set in late April or May will do much better if dug 

 while fully dormant and properly stored, instead of freshly dug plants that have begun to make 

 spring growth. If you have a commercial storage plant near you that provides storage at 32 de- 

 grees, we recommend you order your plants early and store them so you can have them whenever 

 desired. We recommend storage plants without reservations. 



Fertilizer and Manure — Barnyard manure may be 

 applied in fall, winter or very early spring at the 

 rate of about 10 tons or more per acre. It may be 

 applied after plowing on light soils and then 

 disced in, or before plowing on heavy soils. If 

 strawberries are grown on land following crops 

 that have been fertilized, it is not usually neces- 

 sary to apply any manure or fertilizer. If plants 

 are making a strong, vigorous growth and have 

 dark-green foliage throughout the summer this 

 indicates the supply is adequate and no additional 

 supply is needed. 



Complete commercial fertilizers (approximately 

 5-10-5 or 5-10-10 mixture) give good results and are 

 used by many commercial growers. To aid plants 

 in getting a vigorous start fertilizer may be applied 

 broadcast and thoroughly worked in the soil a 

 week ahead of setting plants, or may be applied 

 as a top dressing at the first cultivation after 

 plants are set. Apply evenly and brush off any 

 that may be on the leaves. Six pounds per 100 

 feet of row or 700 pounds per acre is ample. 



Chicken manure mixed two parts to one part 

 10% superphosphate makes a satisfactory material. 

 Chicken manure should be applied evenly while 

 foliage is dry. Barnyard manure includes horse, 

 cow, hog and sheep manure, to be used as indicated 

 in first paragraph. WHERE FALL FERTILIZING 

 IS INDICATED on moderately fertile soils where 

 growth of plants is not very vigorous, 5 to 7 

 pounds of fertilizer per 100 feet of row or 600 to 

 800 pounds per acre will give good results when 

 applied in late August or September. 



Spraying and Dusting — Strawberries are seldom 

 subject to any serious damage from disease or 

 insects. Healthy plants of varieties immune or 

 resistant to disease are your best assurance. Should 

 your plants develop insect trouble, write and de- 

 scribe the condition and we will be glad to advise 

 you. It is also a good bet to call on your County 

 Agent because of his familiarity with local prob- 

 lems. If you do not know him, we will supply his 

 name and address. 



Summer and Early Fall Planting Not Advisable 



— Strawberry plants should not be dug and shipped 

 during the growing season. Satisfactory results 

 can be obtained only from dormant plants dug 

 and shipped in November. In the interest of our 

 customers Ave do not ship plants during July, 

 August, September and October. 



USE RAYNERS SPECIAL 



CUSTOMER SERVICE 



Tn addition to planting instrnetions included 

 with each order, special bulletins are available 

 <m pruning, plant care after fruiting, spraying, 

 trellising and other subjects. 



THIS INFORMATION IS ALWAYS AVAIL- 

 ABLE TO OUR CUSTOMERS. 



Mating Varieties— All the varieties we offer are 

 perfect flowering and will produce a full crop when 

 planted alone. Varieties will not mix. 



Winter Mulching — Mulching is a good practice 

 because it guards against winter injury to roots 

 and crowns and prevents plants from heaving out 

 of the ground by alternate freezing and thawing. 

 Ordinarily as soon as temperatures of 25 degrees 

 or lower have occurred, mulch should be applied 

 to cover beds at least 2 inches deep. Straw, marsh 

 hay, pine needles and similar materials are satis- 

 ractory. Where growth is not too vigorous, strawy 

 stable manure is recommended. As soon as growth 

 starts in Spring the surplus mulch should be raked 

 into the alleys. A light covering mav be left for 

 the plants to grow through. Mulching helps keep 

 down weeds, keeps berries clean and conserves 

 moisture, and for that reason is often practiced 

 where winter injury is not a hazard. 



Plants Required Per Acre 



Plants required per acre at 

 distances: 



Rows 

 3% feet apart 

 3% feet apart 

 3% feet apart 

 3% feet apart 

 4 feet apart 

 4 feet apart 

 4 feet apart 

 4 feet apart 



Distance in Row 

 15 inches 

 18 inches 

 24 inches 

 30 inches 

 15 inches 

 18 inches 

 24 inches 

 30 inches 



arious planting 



Plants per Acre 

 10,000 

 8,325 

 0,225 

 5,000 

 8,750 

 7,300 

 5,425 

 4,375 



3 POINTS 

 TO REMEMBER 



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FIRST— Plant EARLY in the Spring, just as 

 soon as weather conditions permit preparing the 

 soil. Plants set Avhile fully dormant start far 

 better and moisture supply and temperatures are 

 most favorable in the Spring. 



SECOND — Renew a part of your plantings each 

 year. A planting is usually considered good for 

 two or three years fruiting, with proper cultivation 

 and favorable weather. However, the first year's 

 fruiting is the best and in successive years the 

 plants tend to blossom earlier and are more sus- 

 ceptible to frost damage and the size of fruit 

 begins to run down. By renewing a part of your 

 plantings each year you are assured of a more 

 constant supply of finest quality berries. 



THIRD — Set good plants. Quality and vitality of 

 plants will largely influence growth and produc- 

 tion. RAYNER'S vigorous, healthy plants assure 

 high yields and best returns. 



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