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THE BARNES BROS. NURSERY CO., YALESVILLE, CONN. 
STRAWBERRY PLANTS 
THE STRAWBERRY may be grown to perfection on any ground that will produce a crop 
of potatoes, com, peas or other vegetables. Ground that has been used for fruit or vegeta- 
bles is the best. 
The ground should be prepared the same as for other crops; if not already rich, make 
it so by manuring. Mark out the rows the desired width, and set plants 12 to 18 inches 
apart in the rows. If set 12 inches apart in rows 4 feet apart, an acre will require 10,890 
plants, same as if set 10 inches, in rows 3 feet apart. 
We give decided preference to April and May for planting Strawberries, and confine 
our transplanting and sales to those months, except pot grown plants which we offer after 
July 15th for summer and early fall planting. The earlier they are planted in the Spring 
the better, keeping the roots from being dried by the wind or sun. To produce large ber- 
ries, the runners must be pinched ofi, thereby throwing the strength of the plant into the 
fruit. 
Those varieties marked "Imp." are pistillate or imperfect flowering. These varieties 
are among the best in quality and productiveness, but they must be planted with the per- 
fect flowering varieties so that the blossoms will mix and fertilize. Plant the pistillate 
varieties between the perfect flowering, having one row of the perfect to every two or three 
of the pistillate. 
One who has never tried it will be astonished to find how large a crop of berries can be 
produced on a few square yards in the garden: often more than enough to supply a large 
family. It is not at all unusual to get two or three bushels from a plot of ground one rod 
square. 
NEW AND CHOICE VARIETIES OF STRAWBERRY PLANTS 
CLIMAX. (Perfect.) This is an extremely popular new variety, very appropriately 
named as it caps the climax for growth, vigor and productiveness. It has yielded at the 
rate of over 25,000 quarts per acre. A great plant maker, with perfect blossoms, extra 
early, large fruit, enormously productive. The fruit is firm, good flavor, good red color, 
all anyone could desire. We advise all strawberry lovers to give it a trial. 
DUNLAP (Perfect). A very productive dark red 
conical berry of excellent quality, ripening medium 
early. If you want a variety that will give you good 
berries for your home, berries that will be in demand 
in your local market, berries good enough to send to 
your best friend, and a good variety for shipping, in any 
event don't overlook the Dunlap. 
LADY GARRISON (Perfect). Fruit of large size, fine 
globular form, bright glossy red color and fine flavor, 
a strong rampant grower; begins to ripen early, and 
season extends through to the later ripening varieties. 
PARSON'S BEAUTY (Perfect). One of the most pro- 
ductive berries grown. Medium to large size, dark red, 
commencing to ripen early and continuing through 
midseason. Plant of great vigor, with dark, rich green 
foliage. A grand market or family berry. Those not 
growing this splendid variety should give it a trial. 
Does its best on low, somewhat heavy land. 
PRIDE OF CUMBERLAND (Perfect). An abundant 
bearer of very handsome bright glossy red berries. Has 
all the good points of the Gandy, better in quality, 
ripening about one week earlier than that popular variety. Will thrive on any soil, but 
best results arc obtained on rich land; a long keeper and superb shipper. 
MEAD (Perfect). This promising new variety originated in Massachusetts. The 
originator says: "It is a good thrifty grower, with healthy foliage, perfect blossom, and 
fruit as near perfection in shape and form as any I ever saw. Flesh reddish and solid, 
and to my taste one of the best in quality. It is a heavy cropper of good-sized berries, 
which hold their size well till close of season. It colors evenly, with no white tips, does 
well on all kinds of land, and will make a good showing on very light soil." It resembles 
the Clyde in shape; color glossy red and promises to ran!c with Sample as a producer and 
with Gandy as a shipper. 
Hartford Co., Conn., May 2, 1904. 
We received the trees, all satisfactory. J. H. MERRIMAN. 
