THE 1948 OUTLOOK 
The 1947 season was not particularly favorable for strawberry 
plant production. The almost continuous rains which fell over much 
of the central and eastern parts of the country delayed planting by as 
much as a month in many sections. It also resulted in many plants 
being set on soil which was too wet or poorly prepared. With many 
growers it was a case of doing this or not planting at all. Late plant- 
ing always results in poor stands and lowered plant production and 
1947 was no exception. 
After getting off to a bad start the crop was hit again in late 
summer and early fall by weeks of hot dry weather. This came at 
just the time when the plants are normally making their greatest 
growth and pushing runners rapidly. 
As a result of being hit hard on both ends of the 1947 growing 
season the supply of plants for 1948 is down considerably. In our own 
beds, while production varies somewhat with varieties, we probably 
do not have over 50 per cent of the supply of plants we had available 
for 1947. ; 
INSTRUCTIONS TO OUR CUSTOMERS 
We urge that you place your order early—-just as soon as you de- 
cide what varieties and how many you want. We will reserve them 
for you until shipping time. Get your order in early. Plant supplies 
are short this year. 
We take every precaution to keep our plants true to name and 
they are sold as such. However, should they prove otherwise, we will 
not be responsible for more than the purchase price of the plants. 
Our packing is carefully done to insure arrival of the plants in 
good condition. However, should you have any complaints to make 
regarding shortages, poor condition of the plants, etc. they must be 
made immediately upon arrival of the plants. We will make good 
anything for which we are at fault. We cannot be responsible for any 
conditions affecting the plants after their arrival as they are beyond 
our control. 
We start shipping plants in the spring as soon as the weather 
permits digging. Usually this is about mid-April although in some 
years we are able to start earlier. We do not like to ship plants after 
about May 10 due to the danger of failure because of the lateness of 
the season. Orders received after that date will be filled at the pur- 
chaser’s risk only. This means that our shipping season is short. 
Rainy wet weather can easily upset our shipping schedule as we ship 
only fresh dug plants. We will do our best to get your plants to you 
at the time you request but please bear in mind the foregoing facts if 
you do not receive your plants on just the day you want them. 
We do not sell plants in the late summer and fall and do not 
recommend planting at that time. 
Many of our customers may wish to drive to our place for their 
plants. Our place is located on the County highway between Clyde 
(on N. Y. Route 31) and Seneca Falls (on N. Y. Route 5 and UV. S. 
Route 20) being 4 miles south of Clyde and 10 miles north of Seneca 
Falls. If you wish to come after your plants we should be notified a 
couple of days in advance in order that we may have your plants 
ready. 
We are not open for business on Sunday. 
Casn must accompany all orders unless other arrangements are 
made. 
