CATALOGUE SOUTHERN NURSERIES. 
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CuItU-ation — Cultivation should comrnence as soon as plants are set. The best tool for early 
cultivating is a fine-tooth cultivator which does not throw much dirt and can be run close to 
plants. Use hoe to keep weeds and grass out of row, and cultivate thorouRhly every week during 
the growing season. Another reason why a small-tooth cultivator should be used is that It leaves 
the surface level and thoroughly pulverizes the soil, thereby causing It to retain moisture a long 
time. Tlie rows should be kept free from grass and weeds until fail. Allow all the first runners to 
set plants, so that they may make large, stocky and well-rooted plants. After the row is well set 
keep all runners out, thus throwing the growth into the plants already rooted. It is a bad mistake 
to cut the first runners and allow the late ones to grow. 
Pollenizlng — Plants that are marked "S" are staminate, and will produce fruit without other 
sorts planted with them. Those that are marked "P" are pistillate sorts, and will not produce fruit 
successfully unless sorhe staminate sort is planted with them. The rule is two rows of pistillate 
sorts and one of staminate plants, or four pistillate and two of staminate. Some growers plant the 
staminate sorts in the rows with the pistillates, usUig one-third staminate. 
Mick Ohmer 
Bubnch — (P) — Hundreds of varieties have come up since tliis one was put on the market by Mr. Bubach. 
of Illinois, and there will be hundreds more of them that will go before this variety. When you sum up the 
whole substance of the strawberry crop you will find the Bubach will be among the leaders of the old standard 
varieties when your hair has turned gray. This berry has been thorouKhly described year after year, but for the 
benefit of those who have not grown them we would say the fruit is of the largest size, oftlmcs coxcombed, and 
It is not at all unusual to find berries of this variety weighing an ounce to an ounce and a quarter. It will do 
fairly well under poor cultivation, but responds freely to good food. The plant is perfect, having dark foliage, 
very stout crown, a prolific grower, and only sets enough plants to give good sized berries. 
Bismarck — (S) — Is not as large as the Bubach as has been described, but resembles this variety in color, 
shape and flavor. Fruit is bright scarlet, with no* green tips; very firm for such a large berry. It makes lots 
of plants and sets loads of fruit which it seems to mature, especially if given good strong soil. For those who 
are prejudiced against an Imperfect bloomer like the Bubach, this is the one to plant. 
Camp's Mammoth — By far the largest and the thriftiest strawberry today on the market. This extraordinary 
plant is a seedling of a plant sent to this country by mail. Mr. H. N. Camp, of Knoxville. Tenn., for whom it 
Is named, in writing a description of It. says: "I have a strawberry before me in liquid that measures about 3% 
inches across. We have the control of the entire stock." 
Crescent — (P) — This variety Is more extensively grown in Mississippi Valley than any other. It is extremely 
productive when well fertilized. It Is so well known that very little need be said In regard to it. 
Cobden Queen — <P) — -This grand new berry has come to stay. It is a seedling of the Wilson, having all 
the good qualities of Its parent without inheriting any of its weaknesses. The plant Is a vigorous grower and 
an abundant bearer; berries uniform and of a beautiful scarlet color. Is about 3 days earlier than the Crescent, 
and the last picking of the season is as large as the first of the Crescent. It Is considered one of the best 
shipping berries yet produced. 
Excelsior — (S) — This Is by far the best early berry we have ever tested. Ripens Its first berries a week 
ahead of Michel's Early, and Is four times as productive Berry of fair size, roundish; holds its size to the very 
last. The plant Is a vigorous grower — -all that could be desired. 
Gandy — (S) — Holds first place as a late berry. Succeeds best on a heavy soli with good cultivation. It is 
claimed by some not to be productive, but the yield per acre will compare favorably with the best of them. We 
have never been able to supply the demand for plants of this variety. 
Hero — (S) — Originated In Arkansas. Introduced by J. G. Harrison & Sons, of Berlin, Md. Plant of same 
type as Bismarck. Berrj- of fine flavor. It is worthy of a trial. 
Nick Olimer — (S) — This variety Is no longer an experiment. The plant is faultless, a strong grower and It 
makes fruit stems very large that hold the fruit well up from the ground; it therefore does not need mulching. 
When perfectly ripe It is of a beautiful carmine color, and when packed in crates It is very attractive. An ex- 
cellent shipper and will surely suit the fancy trade. Berries run in size from large to the very largest and will 
always demand a high price when fancy stock Is desired. The flavor Is delicious. Ripens about May 20 and con- 
tinues for about three weeks. 
Haverland — (PI — This Is one of the best mid-season varieties. The plant is all that can be desired. Makes 
runners enough without setting plants too thickly. It Is a safe variety to plant. 
