2 HOLDRIDGE’S BOOK OF BERRIES—1943 
GRADING AND PACKING 
We do not carry plants in stock. Our plants are freshly dug 
each day. Dug with a fork, carried to the packing shed— 
trimmed under cover with no exposure from sun or wind, tied 
into bunches of 25 with good count. Counters are advised to 
throw out small and inferior plants. They are then packed in 
live moss which we are fortunate to have growing on our farm. 
They are usually shipped within 24 hours after they are dug. 
VARIETIES 
We grow only a few varieties of strawberries but these 
are the varieties which we have found will do the best under 
average conditions here in Connecticut. These varieties will 
give better yields, better berries and better satisfaction to you 
when the fruiting season arrives than other varieties which may 
be better suited to warmér climates. 
We were interested to find that in the report of the Straw- 
berry Trails at Mount Carmel Experiment Station, they find 
only nine varieties which they feel they can recommend for 
Connecticut. Of these nine varieties, we have eight for sale 
now; and one Chesapeake, we have tried but discarded in favor 
of the Hebron. 
The varieties of raspberry plants, grapevines and fruit 
trees are also approved varieties. 
PRICES 
Our prices are as low as it is possible for us to quote for 
good plants, vines and trees. You will note that our prices are 
quoted delivered to your post office or express office (except 
as noted) anywhere in New England. 
SHIPPING SEASON 
We start to ship plants just as early as the frost is out 
of the ground, or from the 1st to the 10th of April. We ship 
plants continuously until June 1. Although we sometimes fill 
orders after June 1, we will not guarantee any plants shipped 
after that date. We recommend setting plants in April if 
possible. 
FREE DELIVERY 
This means a good deal to the purchaser. The prices in this 
catalogue, include free delivery to your door or express office 
anywhere, unless otherwise noted. The option will be ours how 
we shall ship. 
When comparing our prices with those of other concerns, 
please consider that our plants are quoted postpaid, while most 
concerns quote prices F. O. B. 
OUR GUARANTEE 
Plants sent out from this farm will be true-to-name, free 
from any disease, properly trimmed, bunched, packed and la- 
pele and will reach their destination nearly as fresh as when 
ug. 
Any plants which arrive in poor condition will be replaced 
if Lh steaa notified immediately. What honest grower could do 
more? 
