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THE W. F. ALLEN CO., SALISBURY, MD. 
EARLY PLANTING BEST; FROST DOESN’T HURT THEM 
EXCEPT IN VERY HEAVY GROUND WHERE 
FREEZING WOULD CAUSE HEAVING 
April i, 1916, Westchester County, N. Y. 
Gentlemen: I inclose an order for 7,000 Strawberry plants. 
Inclosed find cheque in payment. I am very much in doubt as 
to the best time to set out the plants. Is a sharp frost apt to 
kill the plants, or are they in greater danger from the dry 
weather and conditions often accompanying late planting? 
The plants I ordered last year did very well, in spite of a long 
cold period of drought following planting. Rewastico did 
especially well, beating northern-grown plants on neighboring 
farms. Yours very truly, Wm. F. Walsh. 
Our plants are not irrigated, or stimulated arti¬ 
ficially in any way, except by cultivation, manure, 
or commercial fertilizer, such as any grower could 
do. If we have a “dry spell,” our plants stand it 
and are hardened somewhat to drought. We help 
them by constant cultivation, but we don’t apply 
water. Those experienced in growing plants of any 
kind know that plants suffer more from drought 
after a season of heavy rainfall than they do where 
the drought is preceded by a moderate amount of 
rain. Of course, our plants respond to irrigation as 
well as any others, and those who are equipped with 
irrigating systems to increase their crop and yield 
can’t go wrong by using our plants. For the average 
grower who does not have irrigation our plants are 
much better than those grown under irrigation. 
5. True-to-name has become a by-word in speak¬ 
ing of Allen’s plants. When a berry-grower places 
an order, he wants just what he orders, and when he 
orders here, he gets it. When the selection is left 
to us, as it often is by those who are not sure of 
varieties, we select the very best varieties for their 
soil and climate. When orders are late, we are often 
asked to substitute if we are out of varieties ordered. 
We are glad to do this in these cases and select some¬ 
thing as near the same as possible. It is our rule in 
such cases never to substitute a lower-priced variety, 
unless it is expressed as a second choice. 
All the above is to show that you know what you 
get in ordering from us. Each bunch is labeled, as 
shown in the picture on back cover. (Note fine 
This is how our plants are shipped 
large plants, properly cleaned, great root-system, 
and strong, light, shipping-crate.) 
The greatest care is exercised in keeping plants 
straight in planting. Our plants are labeled in the 
field when dug and the label is never taken away 
until planted in our fields or the fields and gardens 
of our customers. The task of keeping plants true 
to name is made surer by the fact that Mr. W. F. 
Allen and his three sons are on the job every minute 
and all are directly interested in maintaining the 
i reputation of The W. F. Allen Company for sending 
out the best and purest Strawberry plants in the 
country. 
LETTERS FROM APPRECIATIVE CUSTOMERS 
January 24, 1916, Harford County, Md. 
Dear Sirs: I have been ordering your plants some twelve or 
fifteen years and have always been pleased with them. In all 
that time, I have never seen one single plant that was not true 
to name. How you can keep them from getting mixed I do not 
know; I get them mixed. Your plants have good roots and are 
nicely packed. My favorites among so many varieties are 
Chesapeake, Wm. Belt, and First Quality. As ever, 
Philip G. Scarff. 
FOUR IMPORTANT POINTS 
January 22, 1916, Stark County, Ohio. 
Dear Sirs: I am very much pleased with the plants you have 
sent me the past years. 1st. They are very fine plants. 2nd. 
They are true to name. 3rd. They are adapted to my soil. 
4th. I am raising some very nice berries. Yours truly. 
Geo. H. Derr. 
KNOWS WHERE TO GET GOOD PLANTS 
January 26, 1916, Greene County, Mo. 
Dear Sirs: When I want good plants, I always send to The 
W. F. Allen Co. and I receive just what I order and true-to-name 
plants. I have ordered a good many times, and I received 
everything I ever sent for in first-class shape and many thanks 
for same. Yours truly, James Motley. 
6. Packing System. Our plants are dug fresh for 
shipment each day. As stated before, the roots of 
all our plants are moistened before packing. They 
are packed in light, strong crates (see picture). The 
tops of plants are packed outside to give air and 
prevent possible heating. The roots inside are well 
packed with light, moist sphagnum moss, to keep 
I the roots and plants fresh and moist. As we pack 
them, plants will go anywhere in this country (and 
several other countries) in ideal condition. Those 
who have used or seen our plants know this. 
Following are letters from satisfied customers in 
some of the states most distant from us. 
April 21, 1916, Lehigh County, Pa. 
Dear Sirs: Strawberry plants arrived all O. K. Plants are 
fine and were packed to withstand another week or more of 
shipping. Yours truly. Geo. H. Rex & Son. 
PERFECT CONDITION 
February 7, 1916, DeSoto County, Fla. 
Dear Sirs: I wish to tell you that the"Missionary Strawberry 
plants you shipped me last March arrived in perfect condition 
and have proven a success. We have been having ripe berries 
from them since November and expect to have for three 
months to come. Very respectfully, H. A. Hungerford. 
EXCELLENT PLANTS IN GOOD ORDER 
February 1, 1916, Ventura County, Cal. 
Dear Sirs: Regarding berry plants, will say that those you 
sent me were entirely satisfactory. I have only a small garden, 
otherwise I would plant more berries and, of course, would 
order from you. Sometime I shall have more room, I hope, and 
will surely remember the excellent plants you sent me in such 
good order. Yours very truly, R. L. Hill. 
NO ONE CAN FAIL TO BE PLEASED WITH OUR PLANTS 
February 4, 1916, Hughes County, Okla. 
Gentlemen: We take pleasure in saying that the Strawberry 
plants ordered from you were received and planted out in 
March. They were large, well-rooted plants, the best we ever 
planted. In fact, they bore a fairly good crop of berries that 
same spring, which is more than other plants ever did. Cer¬ 
tainly no one can fail to be pleased with your plants and ours 
arrived in such excellent condition that they began growing 
at once. Many thanks for your promptness. Truly yours for 
berries, Wetumka Nursery. 
If you wish plants by parcel post, include enough money to pay postage. See table on third cover 
