authorities for recommendations. 
geese in our fields for grass control; about three per 
exciting disease 
berries are planted they will produce blossoms. For 
the regular matted-row system it is best to remove 
these blooms since the plants will make better 
growth. Hoeing and cultivation are necessary 
practices for weed control, but much benefit can 
be obtained by use of a good weed-killer. We rec- 
ommend that you consult your state agricultural 
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acre will do a good job on young grass. 
In northern states it is important to mulch straw- 
berries for prevention of winter injury. Straw, hay, 
or marsh grass are the best materials. It should be 
‘applied in the fall when the temperature first 
reaches 20°F and used so as to cover the plants to 
1a depth of 3 to 4 in. About three to six tons 
of hay or straw per acre is needed. As soon as new 
strawberry leaves begin to grow in the spring, the 
mulch should be removed so that only about an 
inch remains. The rest should be kept between the 
beds where it will help keep the berries clean and 
free of rot. Even in the South many berries are 
mulched to help keep them free of dirt and decay. 
Control of diseases and insects: Two soil dis- 
eases: red stele and verticillium wilt, sometimes 
damage strawberries. Below is a list of resistant 
varieties. In our No. 17 issue of ‘‘Better Berries” 
we have a chart showing control of diseases and 
insects. And in our No. 21 issue there is a full 
summary of strawberry culture. Write to Rayner 
Bros. Inc., Box 1617, Salisbury, Maryland 21801. 
For further details concerning strawberries contact 
your county agricultural agent or write to your state 
agricultural extension service. 
INTRODUCING 
Guar dau 
RESISTANT TO RED STELE AND VERTICILLIUM WILT 
We are pleased to introduce GUARDIAN, an 
resistant, midseason variety. 
GUARDIAN, tested as Md-US 3069, was released 
in 1969, and has already become a favorite for 
those who have tried it. Be one of the first to 
grow this promising new variety. You will be de- 
lighted with the flavor. The berries are large and 
firm with a glossy shine. Primary berries are a 
little irregular in shape, but secondary and later 
berries are smooth and symmetrical. GUARDIAN 
holds its uniform light red color throughout the 
picking season and it ships well. 
Since it is highly resistant to red stele, Verti- 
cillium wilt, powdery mildew, and leaf scorch, 
GUARDIAN is very appropriately named. Red 
stele and Verticillium wilt are two of the most 
troublesome diseases in strawberry plantings. 
Little can be done except to plant resistant varie- 
ties. GUARDIAN is a high quality berry that is 
resistant to five races of red stele as well as Verti- 
cillium wilt. If one or both these diseases are 
known to exist in your soil, we recommend plant- 
sing GUARDIAN. Order early. The supply is 
limited, and we expect a high demand for this 
wonderful new variety. 
THE SUPPLY IS LIMITED. 
25 Plants $3.75; 50 for $5.60; 100 for $8.50; 1,000 for $37.50. 
ORDER EARLY 
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