Showell, Maryland 



If it is necessary to make application of commer- 

 cial fertilizers at any time after the plants are set 

 do not apply when plants are wet as it will injure 

 them. If applied when plants are dry it is better to 

 use a broom to brush fertilizer off the plants. Do 

 not set out the plants in rows where fertilizer has 

 been applied in the rows unless applied a few weeks 

 in advance, as it will cause the plants to perish and 

 die. 



Application of fertilizers for top dressing the 

 bearing beds in the spring should be done before any 

 new growth starts and the foliage should be thor- 

 oughly dry. Any material remaining on the leaves 

 should be brushed off to prevent burning. The a- 

 mount required per acre will depend somewhat on the 

 variety and the natural fertility of the soil, as it is 

 almost impossible for anyone not familiar with all 

 the conditions to determine the proper amount re- 

 quired as a topdressing in the spring. 



C. S. Perdue. 



Capital S100,000 Surplus $100,000 



BALTIMORE TRUST COMPANY 

 SELBYVILLE, DEL. 



To Whom It May Concern: 



This is to certify, that I have known Mr. C. S. 

 Perdue for many years. He is a man of high moral 

 character and has had many years of experience in 

 growing fine strawberry plants. He gives all orders 

 his personal attention thereby assuring his customers 

 good, reliable stock and true to name. He carries a 

 satisfactory account with the Baltimore Trust Com- 

 pany and we stand ready at any time to answer 

 inquiries if requested. I am. 



Yours truly, 



R. B. Morris, Cashier. 



Member American Bankers Association 

 Member Maryland Bankers Association 



CALVIN B. TAYLOR BANKING COMPANY 

 BERLIN, MD., 



To Whom It May Concern: 



Mr. Charles S. Perdue of Showell, Md., owner of 

 Perdue's Strawberry Plant Farms, has been one of 

 our valued customers for a number of years and 

 stands well in the community. His personal and 

 business relations with us have always been pleasant 

 and very satisfactory. Having devoted his time to 

 the raising of plants, we consider him experienced, 

 capable and desirous of giving his customers the 

 best possible service. Very truly yours, 



R^ese F, Cropper, Cashier. 



