RAYNER BROTHERS, SALISBURY, MD. 



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Middle states, March and the early part of April. In the South, 

 from November 1st till about the 20th of March. Northern growers 

 should order plants about two \veeks before they intend to set them 

 out. 9d 



^ CARE OF PLANTS— If you are not ready to set the plants-when 

 received, unpack separatmg each variety, open the bunches, darnpi^h 

 the roots up to the crown but do not wet the leaves; they should then 

 be heeled in a V shaped trench, and, if shaded from the sun they will 

 keep in first class condition for a month if necessary. 



PLANTING. Plants should be protected from the wind and 

 sun when planting. Do not water the plants when setting them fear 

 that is very injurious to the strawberry plant. If you intend to plant 



