CULTURE - Continued 



year in such quantities as are required to maintain the 

 mulch. With individual plants, mulch should be applied 

 over an area six to eight feet square. 



Fertilizer — The application of commercial fertilizer 

 has given a very marked increase in the yield and size 

 of fruit. Applications of % to % lb. per bush have been 

 very profitable, and indicate that even heavier applica- 

 tions would pay. A mixture of 100 lbs. nitrate of soda, 

 100 lbs. dried blood, 400 lbs. rock phosphate and 66 lbs. 

 sulphate of potash has given good results on soils with a 

 p.h. value below 5.0. On less acid soils, sulphate of 

 ammonia should be used in place of nitrate of soda. In 

 Michigan a standard 5-10-12 fertilizer has been used 

 successfully. 



Pollination — It is generally conceded that many or all 

 of the cultivated blueberries tend to be self -sterile. There- 

 fore, two or more varieties should be planted to insure 

 good pollination. 



Yields — Cultivated blueberries are very productive. Ac- 



cording to observations by one Experiment Station, yields 

 that may be expected after the first two years are as 

 follows : 



3rd year 960 qts. per acre 



4th year 1,920 qts. per acre 



5th year and thereafter 2,560 qts. per acre 



We have reports of yields of 4,000 quarts per acre, but 

 this was made on very good soil in the eighth year, and 

 weather was very favorable. Given proper care, a blue- 

 berry planting will be profitable and productive for fifty 

 to seventy-five years, and possibly longer. 



Profits — Since the introduction of the large, delicious, 

 cultivated varieties of blueberries, prices have been very 

 high, ranging up to $1.50 per quart. There is never 

 sufficient fruit available to supply the ever-increasing de- 

 mand, and, so far, the potential market for cultivated 

 blueberries has only been scratched. On many of the 

 smaller wholesale markets, cultivated blueberries have 

 never been offered. 



SWEET POTATO CULTURE 



Sweet potatoes are most productive and the tubers are 

 I better formed when grown on sandy or light soils. Plants 

 should be set as soon as all danger of frost is past. Set 

 on wide ridges 32 to 36 inches apart with the plants 12 

 to 18 inches apart on the ridge. On very light, sandy 

 soil the plants may be set level and ridges formed through 

 cultivation, but on average soils it is best to form the 

 ridges before planting. 



Plants should be kept moist and protected from sun 

 and wind until set. Watering as the plants are set is a 



good practice. Cultivate until the vines practically cover 

 the ground or tubers begin to form. Topdress with com- 

 plete fertilizer, high in potash, a week to 10 days after 

 planting at the rate of 4 to 6 pounds per 100 feet of row. 

 When digging, if the potatoes are to be stored for 

 later use, care should be taken to avoid bruising and 

 scarring. Lining the containers with paper is a good 

 practice. Store in a dry, warm place where the tempera- 

 ture will not fall below 50 degrees. 



ASPARAGUS CULTURE 



Asparagus grows best on light, loamy soil but is suc- 

 cessful on practically any good garden soil. Before 

 planting the soil should be thoroughly prepared and in 

 good mechanical condition. Furrows run out 10 to 12 

 inches deep, four to five feet apart, and roots set, 12 to 

 18 inches apart, down the furrows, with the roots well 

 spread out. The crowns are covered with three inches of 

 soil when set and when cultivating the soil is gradually 

 worked into the remaining furrow, until level . 



Cultivation should be thorough and at intervals fre- 

 quent enough to keep down weeds, and conserve moisture. 

 Shoots may be cut for two or three weeks the year follow- 

 ing planting and thereafter, as long as is desirable. Right 

 after the cutting season the field should be given a heavy 

 application of stable manure or commercial fertilizer 

 high in nitrogen, at the rate of 10 to 15 pounds per 100 

 feet of row. 



INSTRUCTIONS TO PURCHASERS 



TIME TO ORDER— As soon as possible after re- 

 ceiving this catalogue. Late in the season we may be 

 out of some varieties, but if you order early, plants 

 will be reserved until you are ready for them. Be sure 

 to PLANT EARLY ! 



TIME OF SHIPMENT— From November 1st to 

 May 1st. All orders filled after May 1st will be at 

 purchaser's risk. We will use every precaution in 

 our power to put the plants through in good con- 

 dition. 



PAYMENT — Cash with order. Money Order, Reg- 

 istered Letter, or Personal Check. Or one-fourth 

 cash with order and balance before date of ship- 

 ment. 



REFERENCES— The Farmers & Merchants Bank, 

 Salisbury, Md., or Dun & Bradstreet. 



GUARANTEE— 100% satisfaction or your money 



back. Claims, if any, must be made within 10 days 

 after receipt of goods. We cannot be responsible for 

 flood, drought, insects or other conditions over which 

 we have no control. 



TRUE-TO-NAME— We use every precaution to 

 have our plants true-to-name. Should any prove 

 otherwise we will replace them or refund the pur- 

 chase price but at no time will we be responsible 

 for any sum greater than that paid for the stock. 



SHIPMENT— (Express). Shipment by Express is 

 generally cheaper on 500 plants or more beyond the 

 second zone and on large orders. 



PARCEL POST— On all orders under 500 Parcel 

 Post is generally cheaper. Shipping weight 4 lbs. 

 per 100 plants. Be sure to send enough postage 

 or plants will be sent C.O.D. for balance, and any ex- 

 cess postage will be returned. If you do not know 

 your Zone ask your Postmaster. 



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