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Pot-Grown Strawberry Plants 



POT-GROWN STRAWBERRY PLANTS PLANTED IN THE FALL WILL GIVE A FULL CROP THE 



FOLLOWING SEASON 

 CULTURE.— strawberries require rich, well-tilled soil ; llie plants should be set 15 inches 

 apart, in rows 2 feet apart ; 100 plants will plant 4 rows, 30 feet long. Firm the plants well in 

 the soil, keep thoroughly cultivated and cut of! all runners. In the middle of December cover 

 the beds to a depth of 3 inches with salt meadow hay, 'straw or leaves^. In April as soon as the 

 plants .show an indication of growth, push the covering away from the plants to allow them to 

 come up through. This " mulching" protects the plants from the cold in winter and the heat in 

 summer, keeps the fruit clean, and prevents the gnjwth of weeds. 



PERFECT AND PISTILLATE STRAWBERRIES. The blossoms of strawberries 

 are either staminate (perfect-flowering) or are destitute of stamens and are termed pistillate 

 (imperfect-flowering). Pistillate varieties must have a row of some perfect-flowered sort flower- 

 ing at the same time planted every nine or twelve feet apart among them, or, better yet, every 

 third or fourth plant in the row, to pollenize their blossoms. When properly pollenized the 

 pistillate varieties are usually the most prolific. 



flavor and aroma. It has been tried over a wide area and seems to 

 do well everywhere. We have no hesitation in recommending it for 

 extensive planting. %\ per doz., $7 per 100. 



PRESIDENT. Late; pistillate. A variety of New Jersey origin, 

 introduced three years ago, and which has given perfect satisfaction. 

 In his report of tlie tests on the grounds of the " Rural New Yorker," 

 the editor says: "The President led all other varieties in the 

 development of fruits, every plant producing large clu.sters, and, 

 better still, seems inclined to perfect and bring to large size every 

 berry." The color is bright and clear, the flesh firm and the seeds 

 few and widely separated. 75 cts. per doz., $4 per 100. 



Perfect Flower 



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Imperfect Flower 



GREAT RUBY. Midseason to late; pistillate. This new seed- 

 ling Strawberry has proven to be one of the finest varieties ever 

 introduced. It has become a popular favorite with growers and con- 

 sumers of Strawberries, particularly among those who desire the 

 most uniformly handsome and large, richly colored, delightfully 

 flavored Strawberry for the home table. Great Ruby fills all the 

 requirements in a superlative degree. The healthy, vigorous growth, 

 remarkable productiveness, immense size, handsome uniform shape, 

 deep lustrous crimson color, and, above all, the rich luscious flavor 

 combined with the delightful aroma, render Great Ruby peerless 

 among strawberries. It commences to ripen soon after the early 

 varieties, and bears imtil nearly all others are gone. The lu.xuriant 

 growth of the plant and its remarkable deep-rooting qualities enable 

 it to produce beautiful large berries even during a dr\- season, when 

 other varieties are withered and fruitless. 75 cts. per doz., per 100, 

 $45 per 1,000. 



BUBACH. Midseason ; pistillate. One of the best known berries in 

 the New York market, many of the most extensive market growers in 

 this vicinity considering it the most profitable market berry, and no 

 mistake will be made in planting it extensively for home use ; it is 

 prolific, of good (juality and good appearance; an old favorite. 

 75 cts. per doz., %\ per 100, $30 per 1,000. 



BRANDYWINE. Late; perfect. All growers are unanimous in 

 their praise of this magnificent berry, and it is considered the finest 

 of all the late-fruiting sorts; we do not know that it has a single 

 defect. Plants of extra strong constitiUion and growth, doing well 

 everywhere. The fruit is extra large, heart-shaped, color bright, rich 

 red, and the flavor leaves nothing to be desired. A grand variety for 

 preserving, retaining its native flavor in a wonderful degree when 

 canned. It always produces satisfactory crops, and whether grown 

 for market or home consumption will always be found in the front 

 rank of high-grade berries. 75 cts. per doz., S4 per 100, $30 per 1,000. 



SCHOFIELD. Perfect. Our grower states that this is one of the 

 finest berries of the season, and, as he describes it, " loved by every- 

 body " on account of its enormous size, bright red color and rich 

 aromatic flavor The plant is very large ; early to late. 75 cts. per 

 doz., $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000. 



THE CARDINAL. Late ; pistillate. No Strawberry ever sent out 

 seems to have received the endorsement of the leading experts so fully 

 as The Cardinal. They agree that it is as nearly faultless as a Strawberry 

 is ever likely to be. The jilants are strong, healthy and free growers, 

 the fruit stalks tall and stout, making tlie picking an easy matter; 

 berries of large size, perfect in shape and coloring and of deliciims 



Pot- grown Strawberry Plant 



GENERAL LIST OF STRAWBERRIES 



August Luther. P2xtra early ; pi rfect 

 flowering. 



Bederwood. Karly ; perfect flowering. 

 Clyde. l'",arlv; perfect flowering. 

 Downing's Bride. Midseason ; pistillate. 

 Excelsior. ICxtra early ; perfect flowering. 



Gandy. Late; perfect flowering. 

 Glen Mary. Midseason ; perfect flowerii\g. 

 The Hunn. Very late ; pistillate. 

 Joh nson*s Early. K.vtra early ; perfect 

 (lowt-ring. 



Marshall. Midseason; perfect (towering. 



New Home. Late; perfect flowering. 

 New York. Midseason ; perfect flowering. 

 Sbarpless. Midseason; perfect flowering. 

 Uncle Jim. Midseason to late; perfect 

 lldwi-iing. 



Wni. Belt. Midseason ; perfect flowering. 



Any of the above varieties, 60 cts. per doz., $3.50 per 100, $30 per 1,000 



COLLECTIONS OF STRAWBERRIES 



Notwithstanding the care we take to include only varieties of sterling merit, the amateur linds diflu ultN in tuaking a selection that will 

 |)roduce a bountiful supply of the finest fruit from the beginning to the end of the season. 1 h'uce tl'.e following cnllection, in our judgnu nl. 

 based on actual experience, combines in the highest degree tlu' (|ualities which strawberries should have. 



EARLY— Marshall, Clyde. MIDSEASON— Nick Omher, Sharpless. LATE- Brandy wine, Gandy. 



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