Qrowing Strawberries Profitably 
turning under a crop of green vegetation which is 
valuable in adding humus to the soil. This cover 
crop, whether it be weeds, grass or otherwise, when 
turned under green helps to retain moisture during 
the growing season. A cover crop which has been 
allowed to grow to maturity, and dry out is of little 
benefit. It is well to be remembered that Straw' 
berry plants are not like trees. They are small and 
do not root deeply in the soil; moisture is essential. 
Therefore, select a soil springy in nature, if possible, 
but be sure it is well drained. Heavy crops of Cow 
Peas, Soy Beans or any other crop including weeds, 
if plowed under in late summer while green will 
fill the soil with humus which makes it loose and 
porous; therefore, the more retentive of moisture. 
There is much that could be said about the culture 
of Strawberries. Different types of soil in different 
locations make it almost impossible to give any 
definite set of rules. Yet it’s very true the informa' 
tion we have given, if followed closely, should 
bring the best of results. 
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SETTING PLANTS. Clip the roots if they can’t be planted 
without doubling; we do not recommend this otherwise. The 
size of the plants will govern whether or not they should be 
clipped some before planting. Some varieties naturally grow 
smaller than others, and they do not as a usual thing require 
clipping. Spades, trowels, or dibbles are commonly used in 
setting plants. A horse-drawn planter is sometimes used in 
large commercial plantings. However, to plant with such a 
machine, skill and experience is necessary to do the job proper¬ 
ly. The plant should be set with the crown about even with 
the soil after it has been thoroughly firmed around the plant. 
PROFITS. There have been exceptions during the past three 
years. We claim a profit ranging from $100.00 to $300.00 
per acre a fair profit. Yet it’s true in many instances the figures 
just referred to here are doubled when conditions are most 
favorable. We try to be conservative when making statements 
about yields and profits resulting from growing Strawberries, 
also the quality of our plants which we claim to be as good 
as any on the market. 
Grow Your Own Strawberries 
for Pies, Canning, Jams, Cereals, 
Desserts, etc ♦ 
Home Garden Collection 
The varieties listed below will furnish the 
average family with a plentiful supply of 
delicious Strawberries all season. 
50 Dorsett 50 Catskill 
50 Fairfax 50 Chesapeake 
50 Premier 50 Mastodon 
A Fine rooted plants §0 00 
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Some Very Valuable Information 
DISTANCE FOR PLANTING—SQUARE METHOD 
Distances for planting different kinds of fruit trees, etc., 
square method: 
Peach. 20 feet apart each way. 
Standard Apple. 3 5 feet apart each way. 
Cherry, Sour. 18 feet apart each way. 
Cherry, Sweet. 20 feet apart each way. 
Standard Pear.. 20 feet apart each way. 
Plum. 20 feet apart each way. 
Grape Vines. Rows 8 feet apart, 8 feet apart in row. 
Currants and Gooseberries. Rows 4 feet apart. 4 feet apart 
in row. 
Blackberries. Rows 6 feet apart, 6 feet apart in row. 
Raspberries and Dewberries. Rows 4 feet apart, 5 feet apart 
in row. 
Strawberries, Field Culture. Rows 4 feet apart, 1 foot apart 
in row. 
Strawberries, Garden Culture. Rows 2 feet apart, 1 foot apart 
in row. 
Asparagus, In Field. Rows 5 feet apart, 2 feet apart in row. 
Asparagus, In Beds. Rows V/> feet apart, 1 foot apart in row. 
NUMBER OF TREES REQUIRED TO SET AN ACRE AT 
VARIOUS DISTANCES 
Trees planted 3 5 feet apart each 
Trees planted 30 feet apart each 
Trees planted 25 feet apart each 
Trees planted 20 feet apart each 
Trees planted 18 feet apart each 
Trees planted 16 feet apart each 
Trees planted 14 feet apart each 
Trees planted 12 feet apart each 
Trees planted 10 feet apart each 
Trees planted 8 feet apart each 
Trees planted 6 feet apart each 
Trees planted 4 feet apart each 
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Trees per acre 
. 35 
. 49 
. 69 
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. 109 
. 135 
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. 302 
. 435 
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.1,210 
NUMBER OF PLANTS REQUIRED TO SET AN ACRE 
AT VARIOUS DISTANCES 
1 x 1 ft. . 
RULES FOR OTHER DISTANCES 2 x 2 ft. . 
Multiply the distance in feet between the rows by the dis- 3 x 1 ft. . 
tance the plants are apart in the rows, and the product will be 3 x D/z ft. 
the number of square feet for each plant or hill, which, divided 3 x 2 ft. . 
into the number of square feet in an acre (43,560) will give 4 x 1 ft. . 
the number of plants or trees to an acre. 4 x U /2 ft. 
43,560 4 x 2 ft. 
10,890 5 x 1 ft. 
14,520 5 x 2 ft. 
9,680 6 x 1 ft. 
7,260 6 x 2 ft. 
10,500 7 x 1 ft. 
7,260 ' 7 x 2 ft, 
. 5,445 
. 8,712 
. 4,356 
. 7,260 
. 3,630 
.. 6,122 
.. 3,061 
