Note the Following Letters, Testimonia Is, Etc. 
NOTE: When writing to my references please enclose a three cent stamp for reply. 
BALTIMORE TRUST COMPANY 
SELBYVILLE, DEL. 
To Whom It May Concern: 
This is to certify that I have known Mr. C. S. Perdue for 
many years. He is a man of high moral character and has had 
many years of experience in growing fine strawberry plants. 
He gives all orders his personal attention thereby assuring his 
customers good, reliable stock, and true to name. He carries a 
satisfactory account with the BALTIMORE TRUST CO., and 
we stand ready at any time to answer inquiries if requested. 
I am Yours truly, I. L. Long, Cashier. 
CALVIN B. TAYLOR BANKING CO. 
BERLIN, MD. 
To Whom It May Concern: 
Mr. Charles S. Perdue of Showell, Md. has been one of our 
valued customers for a number of years and stands well in the 
community. His personal and business relations with us have 
always been pleasant and very satisfactory. Having devoted 
his time to the raising of plants, we consider him experienced, 
capable and desirous of giving his customers the best possible 
service. Very truly yours, Reese F. Cropper, Cashier. 
James Crouse of Pa. writes May 13, 1934: “The 1000 Pre¬ 
mier plants received in fine condition and they were nice plants.” 
Leslie E. Tucker of Va. writes May 14, 1934: “I received the 
plants in fine condition. They are the best plants I ever saw.” 
Harvey W. Dunham of N. Y. writes June 29, 1934: “We have 
been buying your strawberry plants for 10 years with entire 
satisfaction. The plants I received this year arrived in perfect 
condition, are growing fine. Hardly lost a plant through the 
drought. How can you sell so cheap?” 
Geo. B. Taylor of Pa. writes: “Thank you for the manner 
in which you handled my order for strawberry plants. They 
were beautiful and thrifty. Although we had a very dry period 
after setting plants only a few died. Your plants pleased me 
very much. I shall urge my friends to send their orders to you. 
Thanks for so many extras.” 
Wm. Ford of Pa. writes: “Strawberry plants received in 
wonderful condition.” 
Shearl R. Ferguson of Va. writes April 21, 1934: “I received 
my 5000 plants the 13th. They were in first class condition. 
The way you pack and ship your plants I believe they would 
keep for a month. I am much pleased with the quality. I ex¬ 
pect to get another lot next spring. I can say you sure do give 
good count; instead of 25 in a bunch, they are 28 in a bunch.” 
John E. M. Childs of Maine writes April 2, 1934: “Strawberry 
plants received in first class condition. Thanks.” 
Alonza A. Rotz of Pa. writes March 2, 1934: “I received the 
plants in the best condition. Your plants are all that one could 
wish for in good healthy plants. We lost very few from the 
4000 we bought last year from you and they are looking fine.” 
Joe E. Snively of Ohio writes April 21, 1934: “Berry plants 
received today in fine shape. Am well pleased with them and 
will place future orders with you.” 
H. E. Robinson of Pa. writes July 13, 1934: “Kindly send 
me prices on straw T berry plants. I was much pleased with the 
plants I got a few years ago.” 
Geo. A. Lowe of N. Y. writes June 15, 1934: “Am well pleas¬ 
ed with the Premier strawberry plants that I purchased from you 
some time ago. The plants were in good condition and well 
packed when I received them. I also had good full count. Only 
one or two plants died after I set them out. The berries are 
large and have a very fine flavor.” 
Wm. F. Kline of Pa. writes May 7, 1934: “Received straw¬ 
berry plants in good condition. They were fine. Not one failed 
to grow.” 
S. Suomi of Mass, writes April 30, 1934: “Plants arrived 
April 27 in nice order. They were the finest plants I ever got 
of anybody.” 
Dwight Seymour of N. Y. writes April 27, 1934: “The Pre¬ 
mier plants arrived in first class condition. I am agreeably sur¬ 
prised in quality as well as price. It is evident that you know 
the strawberry business.” 
Geo. Pels of N. .1. writes Sept. 10, 1934: “The 2000 straw¬ 
berry plants made a very fine bed for next spring. Book me for 
1000 Premier plants for next April.” 
Myrtle K. Maurer of Pa. writes May 24, 1934: “Received 
Premier plants in fine condition and in such a hurry. I could 
not believe they did come so quick. They look as though they 
would all grow. Many thanks for good count.” 
Cultural Instructions. Early spring is the proper time to set out strawberry plants, just as soon as the weather permits 
getting the ground ready. In the south February, March and early April. In the middle states March and April. Any soil that 
will grow good garden or field crops will grow strawberries. They respond quickly to good soil and good cultivation. It is best to 
avoid sod land on account of white grubs cutting off the young plants. If plants are set out on sod land it should be plowed in the 
fall and harrowed as often as possible and many of the white grubs will be killed. The land should be well prepared before pants 
are set out; mark the rows about 3% to 4 feet apart and set plants about 12 to 15 inches apart in the rows, with all the roots set 
straight in the ground, pack soil firmly around the plant. It is better to have the roots clipped a little rather than doubled up in 
the ground. Most all strawberries are grown by the matted row system; that is to leave about all the runners on the parent 
plant to take root and make a wide row, leaving enough room in the alley for the convenience of the pickers. Barnyard manure is 
the best for strawberries if broadcast on the land and worked into the soil before plants are set out. Commercial fertilizers broad¬ 
cast and worked in the soil before plants are set will give good results; if applications of fertilizer are made at any time after 
plants are set do not apply when plants are wet as it will injure them, also it is better to use a broom to brush the fertilizer off the 
plants. Do not use fertilizer in the row under the plants before they are set as it will cause the plants to perish and die. For top¬ 
dressing the bearing beds in spring a 5-8-5 or 7-6-5 will give good results at the rate of about 600 to 800 pounds per acre. 
Perdue’s Strawberry Plant Farms, C. S. Perdue, Showell, Maryland 
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