HARRISONS* NURSERIES. BERLIN. MARYLAND 
STRAWBERRY CULTURE 
Land intended for Strawberries should be well subdued for a year or so before the plants are put in 
JJo not plant Strawberries on the same land formerly used for an old bed until it has been cultivated in 
svstem° r thnwh r v/n t ne ? ye r i P ant m J th u sprmg - The matted row is the only practical commercial 
system, though the hill system has been used by some successful growers. The hill system undoubtedly 
4 e fine J berries, though it requires more work, and is suitable for gardens, where the plants are 
or recreation and entertainment rather than for the value of the berries they produce. When planted bv 
+°r7 SySt T> put the pl ? I i ts “ s 3 4 feet a P art > and 15 to 24 inches apart in the row^ 
'+r» ? em L 11 s 1 u J mm ? 1 V and by ? aP Y ou Wld bave a thick row as wide as you permit the runners 
o set crowns, this should not be more than 12 to 15 inches. A cutter on the cultivator will clip the ends 
lAches^Tth^PP t r ° W °m W ! d n ? ld b ? d ? may ^ turned over, then all of the matted rows but about 6 
hoe h and^ tut ntt^Uthtfh t0 u* turn ? d ^T 11 landside P lo w. Go over the remaining plants with a 
lewl AT th f ha £ e + borne fruit, leaving the remaining young plants 6 to 8 inches apart. Then 
in the f a ll h NnrTh d nf Urfa ^ bet T* 1 th f r ™ s Wltb a fin e-toothed cultivator, and mulch the whole surface 
“ fv iA • southern Pennsylvania, mulches are necessary to protect plants from cold, as well 
as to keep the berries out of the dirt, but south of that the straw should not be put on till spring. 
us i^h^e 0 «nr?a ra ^-u erry plan i ts are tbe best tbat can be produced. If you have never bought any from 
vou^?i w?th Wltb / our order for trees, and we know you will be pleased with their quality as well as 
you are with the profit, or the enjoyment, from the berries they produce. J 
Prices of Strawberry Plants for spring shipment 
Aroma. 
Bubach. 
Brandywine 
Chesapeake 
Climax. 
Duncan. 
Ekey. 
Fendall. 
.12 25 50 100 250 500 1,000 
0 20 $0 35 $0 50 $0 75 $1 25 $2 00 $3 50 
20 
25 
25 
20 
20 
25 
25 
35 
40 
40 
30 
30 
40 
40 
50 
60 
60 
40 
40 
60 
60 
75 
90 
100 
60 
60 
90 
1 00 
125 
150 
175 
1 00 
100 
150 
175 
2 00 
2 25 
3 00 
1 60 
160 
2 25 
3 00 
3 50 
4 00 
5 00 
3 00 
3 00 
4 00 
6 00 
GANDY. 
KLONDIKE, 
Michel. 
Missionary.., 
Parsons. 
Superior. 
Tennessee... 
12 
25 
50 
100 
250 
500 
1.000 5.000 
) 20 $0 30 $0 40 $0 60 $1 00 $1 60 S3 00 S13 75 
20 
30 
40 
60 
1 00 
1 60 
3 00 13 75 
20 
30 
40 
60 
100 
1 60 
3 00 
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30 
40 
60 
1 00 
1 60 
3 00 
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100 
1 60 
3 00 
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100 
160 
3 00 
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60 
100 
160 
3 00 
PARCEL POST. Plants can be sent by parcel post, prepaid, at V 2 ct. per plant extra. 
AROMA. Per. Late. Strong, sturdy plants; 
abundant crops nearly always, even when weather 
and soil are unfavorable. Berries large, conical or 
round, regular; glossy red; quality excellent and of 
very fine flavor. 
BUBACH. Imp. Medium early. Large size and 
handsome color are its valuable characteristics. 
Berries thick, meaty, fine-grained, often weighing 
mi ounce and a quarter each. Plants thrive in any 
soil and in any section, and have stout crowns, 
with very short stems. The planter with a good 
held of Bubach has a veritable gold mine, as it is 
the most profitable berry of its season, and can 
be placed in market in a most attractive way, 
and it invariably brings the highest prices. If you 
are worrying about the mortgage, or if you want 
to realize the fun of making money by growing 
fruit, plant Bubach, for it will do everything; vou 
expect of it. 
BRANDYWINE. Per. Late. Strong, upright, 
with erect fruit-stems; abundance of large berries 
good color and shape; peculiar and very fine flavor! 
Ripens midseason and is an exceedingly heavy and 
profitable bearer. 
CHESAPEAKE. Per. Late. Fruit uniformly 
large, firm, and without green tips; does best in 
rich, damp land. This variety originated only a 
short distance from Berlin, and is very popular 
among local growers and buyers of berries, alwavs 
bringing high prices. 
CLIMAX. Per. Extra early; large; dark red; 
conical, with glossy surface; prolific fruiter. 
, DUNCAN. Imp. Midseason. Medium to large; 
brilliant red, with a very firm flesh, subacid flavor 
and excellent appearance. Not a new variety, and 
yet is little known. It has a great deal of merit, and 
will prove most satisfactory. 
EKEY. Per. Midseason. Attractive plant, very 
healthy; berry is large, long, conical, slightly necked, 
bright crimson; good quality but too tender for long¬ 
distance shipping. Valuable for nearby markets 
and the home garden. 
FENDALL. Per. Midseason. Strong, vigorous, 
clean, healthy; 2 inches higher than any other va¬ 
riety we have Foliage light green; has not shown 
the slightest blemish. Berries equal any in size and 
unlike most large kinds, are of delicious flavor and 
extra-fine color. 
Early. L Medium size; good 
- neaimy, rampant, 
many crowns; berries scarlet, rich, mild, acid. 
MISSIONARY. Per. 
color and fine flavor. 
PARSONS. Per. Very popular variety. Berries 
begin to ripen at midseason and continue until 
Gandy comes m. Dark red, thick, blunt, mild, fine 
m flavor and looks. Plants healthy, sturdy and 
produce twice as many crowns as other sorts. Par¬ 
sons will thrive and is a favorite nearly everywhere 
by reason of its good qualities. 
SUPERIOR. Per. Medium early. Very pro- 
ductive; stands hot weather; berries large, glossv; 
yields great. ’ & J ’ 
k TENNESSEE. Per. Early. Medium size; long; 
bright; fme-gramed, juicy. For western sections. 
BERRY PLANTS GROWN IN OUR SANDY LOAM HAVE BIG, HEALTHY ROOTS 
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