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WAYNESBORO NURSERIES, WAYNESBORO, VIRGINIA 
Dorsett Strawberry 
EVERBEARING STRAWBERRIES 
GEM. See page 17. 
MASTODON. Up until the Gem was introduced, was the most ex¬ 
tensively planted and most popular Everbearer. For the benefit of 
those who insist on planting the Mastodon, we still grow them, but we 
have found Gem such a tremendous improvement over all other 
Everbearing varieties that we recommend the Gem exclusively. 
HOW TO PLANT STRAWBERRIESy— Spring is the best time to 
set Strawberries in this latitude. They will succeed in any good soil. 
Plow or spade land deeply before planting. Use spade for planting, push¬ 
ing it into full depth where plant will set. Press to one side, insert root 
and spread out fan shape and hanging down full length (see illustration). 
Remove spade and press dirt around roots by pressing with foot on 
each side of plant. Leave loose soil around plants. Set plants 18 inches 
apart in rows 3 to 3% feet apart. Train runners lengthwise, allowing 
new sets to root 5 or 6 inches apart. As soon as ground freezes cover 
lightly with hay or straw and remove just enough in the Spring to 
allow plants to come up. 
WHEN TO PLANT —We occasionally have inquiries for plants to 
be delivered in August or September, just when the old plants are send¬ 
ing out runners, making new plants. It would not be to either your or 
our interest for us to sell you old plants. We recommend Spring planting 
but if you insist, we will make delivery i n the Fall just as soon as new 
plants mature—not earlier than October 15th. 
STRAWBERRIES 
Early Varieties 
BLAKEMORE. Extra early, ripening 4 or 5 days before Premier. Introduced 
by U. S. Department of Agriculture. A cross between Premier and Mission¬ 
ary. Berries are bright red and resemble Premier. 
DORSETT. Berries are very firm—firmer than the Premier—and are a beauti¬ 
ful light red in color, holding their color, and for this reason, together with 
their attractive shape and extra fine quality, will undoubtedly become the 
leading commercial variety. Developed and introduced by the U. S. Depart¬ 
ment of Agriculture. Bipens with Premier but is more prolific. 
FAIRFAX. Exceptionally firm, bright red, early berry which can be left on 
vine several days after ripening. Fairfax was produced and introduced by the 
U. S. Department of Agriculture, along with Dorsett, both of which have 
met with a warm reception with berry growers wherever tested. Ripens with 
Premier but over a longer period. 
KLONDYKE. Dark red berries, uniform in shape and size, mild and delicious. 
PREMIER. Leading early berry. Premier is as nearly frostproof as any 
Strawberry can be. It is unusually healthy, being free from leaf spot and 
other diseases. Large, bright red, firm berries of fine texture and flavor. 
Mid-Season and Late Varieties 
AROMA. This well known sort is more largely planted as a commercial 
berry, and it has been one of our best sellers. 
BIG JOE (JOE JOHNSON). A mid-season to late variety. Has good 
size, fine flavor and color. Berry is firm and yields well. 
HOW TO PLANT STRAWBERRIES 
TOO DEEP TOO SHALLOW JUST RIGHT 
NUT TREES Bring Profitable Crops 
Two English Walnuts Pay Taxes on a 50 Acre Farm 
That is a pretty good income from two trees and we believe it makes Nut tree 
planting well worth while. There are plenty of waste spaces which can be put to 
work growing Nut trees. 
WALNUTS 
BLACK WALNUT. Until the past few years no one here thought of planting Black 
Walnuts as there were plenty of them growing wild, there was no demand for the 
nuts and the wood was of little value. However, the nuts have now become very 
profitable and growing them for the wood would be a very profitable investment. 
Planters are now beginning to plant groves of Black Walnuts. 
ENGLISH WALNUT. This has never been commercially planted in Virginia, 
although we have found trees scattered about all over the state which are bearing 
prolifically, and the nuts are of as good quality as can be found anywhere in the 
United States. Planters are becoming more interested in this profitable variety. 
In one instance two trees on a 50-acre farm near Waynesboro have paid all 
the farm taxes for the past ten years. The English Walnut bears as early as an 
Apple, and requires very little attention. Order your trees this year and get your 
share of profits from these English Walnuts. 
JAPANESE WALNUTS. Are rank, vigorous growers and begin bearing from three 
to five years. Nuts are pointed and have reasonably thin hulls. 
BLIGHT RESISTANT CHINESE CHESTNUTS. Larger than our Native Amer¬ 
ican Chestnuts. Just as sweet and more prolific. Start bearing young. Usually 
three large nuts to each bur. Burs begin to burst from four to six weeks 
earlier than American Chestnuts. 
PAPER SHELL PECANS. Large, oblong thin shell nuts. Trees make comfortable 
shade and bear profitable crops but are not recommended north of Virginia. 
SEEDS 
We do not attempt to grow and carry a complete line of field and grain 
seeds, but grow some varieties on which we can often save our customers 
money. Send us a list of your requirements and ask for quotations. 
English Walnut 
