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BY ALL MEANS—Pélant Strawberries 
Strawberries have always been a favorite crop of the home 
gardener; of late years they have been so scarce and expensive 
on the market that to grow your own has been the only sure 
way of having this delicious fruit in quantity for your table. 
A Strawberry bed should be a part of every established home 
garden. It is not difficult to start one, and the delight ex- 
perienced from growing a good crop is compensation for the 
work involved. 
Well-drained soil is a requisite for Strawberries. They will 
not do well in a stiff clay; sandy loam is ideal, with a plentiful 
supply of moisture at all times. Select potted plants and 
space them at 9 to 12-inch intervals in rows 2 feet apart in 
spring or late summer. The potted plants which we offer 
have been established from late fall runners. They are fine 
strong specimens, ready to take hold as soon as they are trans- 
planted to your garden. 
The soil where Strawberry plants are to be set out should 
be carefully prepared ahead of time. Plow or spade it to a 
depth of 6 to 8 inches. Then with a rake, smooth and level 
EARLY VARIETIES 
it off to form a bed. If you can get some well-rotted animal 
manure, spread it over the ground and work it in thoroughly 
before planting time. Our General Garden Fertilizer, applied 
as a side dressing in November and May, will also prove 
beneficial. 
Set the plants out on a cool cloudy day if at all possible, 
In case of hot sunny weather after they are planted, shade 
them until the roots take hold. Place them at the same depth 
at which they were in the pot—with the bud just at the sur- 
face of the ground. Keep the row well weeded at all times, 
but when hoeing remember that the roots are very close to 
the surface. It 1s a good plan to spread about 1inch of peat 
moss under the plants im December, as winter protection. 
When spring comes, it can be brushed under the plants to 
conserve moisture m the soil and to keep the berries clean. 
Strawberry plants produce runners that need to be kept in 
check. Retain enough of them to have a constant supply on 
hand for starting new rows, but do not allow your bed to be- 
come smothered with runners. 
MIDSEASON AND LATE VARIETIES 
BLAKEMORE. This extra-early variety is 
one of the most popular commercial sorts 
because it is such a good shipper. The 
berries are very firm, with a bright at- 
tractive color that lasts well. In size they 
are medium to large, with a tart flavor. 
Very productive; strong and vigorous. 
Splendid for preserving. U. S. Govern- 
ment variety. ; 
DORSETT. A very fine sort for the home 
garden and local markets. The berries are 
large, bright red and cone-shaped. Extra 
BIG JOE. Extremely large, beautiful berries 
with large, bright green calyx. One of the 
best in flavor. Succeeds in almost all soils 
and under all conditions, and is therefore 
a valuable sort. A good producer, mid- 
season to late. 
CATSKILL. Does especially well in the 
northern states. Can be depended on for a 
big crop of big berries in midseason. Fine 
quality and flavor; pleasing light red color, 
making them very showy. Firm enough 
for shipping short distances. Vigorous, 
CHESAPEAKE. One of the leading main- 
crop sorts. Uniformly large, brilliant red 
berries of unsurpassed flavor. Very firm 
and Jong lasting, making it good for ship- 
ping. Resists drought well and is nearly 
frost-proof. The crop is not unusually 
heavy, but the quality Is tops. 
RED STAR. This is the latest very pro- 
ductive variety. Very good bright red 
color which does not turn dark. Fine 
quality and firm enough for distant ship- 
ping. The average size is large. Big, 
fine In quality and flavor, making it a good 
dessert berry. The plants are unusually 
vigorous and need to be thinned out. 
FAIRFAX. One of the very top varieties 
for family gardens and roadside markets 
because of its superb flavor and dark red 
berries. Sturdy, attractive plants with 
large, dark green Ieaves. Produces a good 
crop of blocky, rich red berries that are 
popular everywhere. 
PREMIER. The best early Strawberry. It 
does well on any soil and even under un- 
favorable conditions will make a splendid 
crop. The berries are beautiful in ap- 
pearance, having uniform shape and a 
glossy, rich red color that extends through 
the whole berry. Delicious flavor. We 
cannot recommend Premier too highly. 
Potted Plants, $2.50 per doz., $4.50 for 25, 
$15 per 100 
EVERBEARING 
VARIETIES 
The following types produce flowers rather 
sparingly all season. By keeping them 
pinched off in spring and summer until 
August 15, and so building up reserve 
strength in the plant, a fair crop of good 
fruit will be developed for the autumn. 
MASTODON. The most popular ever- 
bearing sort. Needs plenty of moisture all 
summer but not especially rich Jand. The 
strong, rugged plants can be depended on 
for a crop under almost any conditions. 
pater bright red berries in spring as well 
as fall. 
PROGRESSIVE. Medium-sized berries of 
full flavor are produced all season. 
Potted Plants, $2.75 per doz., $4.75 for 25, 
‘ $17.50 per 100 
NEW YORK 8,N. Y. 
healthy plants. 
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Summer-planted Strawberries will 
yield bountiful crop next season 
strong plants that produce a big crop. 
Potted Plants, $2.50 per doz., $4.50 for 25, 
$15 per 100 

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