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and it must be where it can breatlie and draw its oxygen from the air. Do not make a 
numbe^of holer ahead of the setting as they will soon dry out. The plants should be 
carried in a pail as this keeps the sun and wind off the roots. 
Cultivation 
Different Systems 
There are several different systems by which strawberries are grown. The matted 
row the hill the single-hedge and double-hedge are the principal systems. The hUl 
system which is carried out by growing only the mother plant, keeping all runners oft. 
is preferable for those wishing to grow' fancy berries. 
The Matted Row 
This is the system most widely in use and we recommend it as the most Profitable for 
the commercial grower. The rows are set four feet apart with the plants 18 to 24 inches 
Lnait Tn the row All young plants are allowed to take root, and if conditions are 
frvomWe you wni have a nne fruiting row. This is the most simple method of culture 
and the one most widely in use. 
Removing Blossoms 
AS soon as the blossoms appear on the new set plants they should removed Th^ 
is nice work for the children and a sharp instrument should be used. Do P"'' "^^^ 
off or vou will loosen the plant. You cannot expect the mother plants to, "^^l^f PJ°P^^ 
growth ?f anowed ?o fruit. It is too much of a strain on them and the result ;v.ll be that 
giuwiii 11 ai > natch if fhp frult stems are not removed. It is only a couple oi 
CrrlTto^eTove'thf blosloms'fi^om an acre of plants, and you will be well paid 
for your trouble. 
Mulching 
As soon as the ground commences freezing in the fall, it is necessary for you to mulch 
your strawberry beds if the ground is of a nature that is liable to heave during freer.mg 
^"ThrbTst mulch is hay or straw, and this should be applied lightly over the entire row. 
When growth starts in the spring this mulch should be removed and can be left be- 
tween rows if desired. This will hold moisture and keep weeds down. 
Certificate of Inspection 
A certificate of nursery inspection accompanies each shipment, and this assures you 
of good, healthy plants. ^ 
Decatur, III., May 12th, 1920. 
Centlemen.— I received the plants May 1st, kept 
in my cellar till Monday, and they are doing fine, 
except a few that were not planted right by my 
help. I must say they are the finest plants I 
ever received from any nursery. I thank you for 
your good thrifty plants for they all would grow 
if they had a chance. I also thank you for your 
"ood system of packing as that means a lot to 
?etaininK life to plants. Please keep me on your 
li-t as I want lo order from you when I need 
more plants. C. W. MARSHALL. 
Carterville. III., May 12, 1920. 
Gentlemen.— Received my plants all O. K.. and 
was well pleased with them. They were In per- 
fect shape and had the best roots I ever saw on 
plants, they sure are growing nice, will remem- 
ber you when I need plants ^.^RTBR 
Hudson. Mich.. April 30th, 1920. 
Gentlemen-.— The plants arrived the 28th ana 
am more than pleased. They are by far the best 
that I have ever bought in my eight j, eai s ex- 
perience in the Strawberry business. You may 
expect my patronage In j^^^^-j gf,j,„,Gs. 
Gentlemen.— Received the Strawberry and Rasp- 
berry plants some lime ago. They are all grow- 
ing and looking line. I thank you very much for 
the fine plants and will order more. ^ qj^^SZ. 
Quincy, 111., May 5th, 1920. 
Gentlemen:— Strawberry plants received and 
planted. Finest plants I ever saw. Well packed, 
well cleaned and good county ^ ^ rogbRS. 
Plymouth, Mich., May Cth, 1920. 
Received the four crates of Strawbeiry plants 
last week AH are In line condition. Thanks tor 
your promptness. JAMBS E. DUNN. 
Fostorla. Ohio, March 22nd. 1920. 
Centienicn — Inclosed And order for Strawberry 
plants. The planis I have bought from you peo- 
ple have been very satisfactory, and come nice 
and fresh and packed in such shape that I have 
no trouble in finding the different varieties 
J . C W H i 1 WI I!. AN ■ 
Springfield, III.. Dec. 11th. 1919. 
Gentlemen: — The fruit planis bought of you lust 
spring were very satisfactory. Will be in the 
market for a large order thiyPy^/^j^ 
Berwick, Pa., December nth. 1919, 
(icntlomen- — Please send me your 1920 catalog. 
The plants bought of you last year made an ex- 
cellent growth. ^^^^^^^ 
