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Strawberry Plants and Seeds 
Culture: Most any good garden soil can be expected to 
produce satisfactory crops of strawberries. 
The ideal soil is one which is sandy, well drained and 
well filled with organic matter. 
We recommend setting plants in rows three and one half 
feet apart and eighteen inches in the row. 
Set the plant having the bud or crown just at the sur- 
face, spread the roots and pack soil firmly with hand, water 
if possible. 
Cultivate as soon as they have started growth after being 
set out. It is very important at first cultivation to uncover 
buds of any plant which may have been planted too deep 
or have been covered after planting. 
Frequent cultivation should be given even though weed 
and grass growth is not a problem. Cultivation makes 
larger stronger fruiting beds and a better crop of berries. 
The blossoms should be removed from newly set plants 
as soon as they appear. To allow them to set and mature 
berries involves a drain on the vitality of the plant. 
Do not permit the plants to run all over the patch, train 
them in matted rows 10 to 12 inches wide. 
In fall protect with straw mulch put on early before 
the first hard freeze. Fertilize with pulverized cattle 
manure in early spring. 1 lb. will fertilize about 10 ft. of 
row. 
Strawberry plants are not in stock, but are sent 
direct to you from the nursery, ready April, May 
and October. 
EVERBEARING STRAWBERRIES 
GEM. Produces extremely large berries through- 
out the Summer and Fall. Keep watered and 
cultivate during hot, dry weather. 
MASTODON. The Mastodon is a fall-bearing va- 
riety. This variety should give excellent results 
’ DORSETT (S). 
especially where water can be applied during 
dry weather and where special attention can be 
given to the plants. 
Price 25 for $1.25; 50 for $2.25; 100 for $4.00; 
250 for $8.00; 1,000 for $18.00. 
SPRING-BEARING VARIETIES 
AROMA. (S). Late. The Aroma is one of the best 
late varieties for both northern and southern 
sections. It is the one variety that comes near- 
est to being fitted for both the North and South. 
BLAKEMORE, (S). Extra early. A cross between 
Premier and Missionary. Originated by the U. 
S. Department of Agriculture. Fruit is large, 
firm, dark red, of conical shape. Good plant 
maker and heavy bearer. 
CATSKILL. (S). 
of large berries. 
Midseason. A heavy producer 
Good quality, firm, attractive. 
The berries are large, sweet and 
deep red. The plants are vigorous and produce 
a large crop. 
FAIRFAX. (S). The Fairfax is a deep red, sweet, 
early berry. The plants are very vigorous; bears 
heavily throughout a long season. 
ABOVE VARIETIES 
Price: 25 for 75c; 50 for $1.25; 100 for $2.25; 250 
for $4.50; 500 for $7.75. 

ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY, ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI 
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