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There are many reasons for starting your Strawberry bed with pot-grown plants. They are established growing 
plants and their growth is not interrupted or retarded by transplanting, thus there is no loss of plants. They can 
be cultivated as soon as set out and kept growing. In planting pot-grown plants, a full crop is assured for next 
summer. Plant in rows two feet apart, twelve inches apart in the row. 
August has long been considered the best month in which to start a Strawberry bed, although the planting 
may be done throughout the month of September with good success. 
Strawberries can be grown in almost any soil or climate, from Florida to Canada, that will grow other crops; 
they are not fussy about types of soil, but like all other crops they will do better in well drained soil which will 
retain moisture and of good fertility. In planting be sure to firm the soil well around the plants and do not 
cultivate or hoe too deeply as too deep cultivation cuts the roots and loosens the soil improperly for root growth. 
Moisture is an essential requirement after the fruit is formed and during fruiting time. 
In preparing the bed, when barnyard manure is not easily obtained, a complete fertilizer should be worked well 
into the soil at the rate of fifteen pounds per one thousand square feet of bed. Do not allow the plants to come 
in contact with the fertilizer, as it is likely to kill or scorch them. Another application of fertilizer, at the same 
rate as used in preparing the bed, should be applied again along the rows of plants very early in the spring 
before growth starts. All fertilizer should be carefully brushed off the leaves immediately after applying and 
never use fertilizer when the plants are wet. Unless soil is very acid, lime should not be used. 
After heavy frost, usually in December in the vicinity of New York, apply a light mulch of salt hay or other 
similar material to prevent alternate freezing and thawing. When growth starts in spring, the salt hay should 
be arranged between the rows. This keeps the fruit clean, prevents the growth of weeds, and retains moisture 
which is very necessary during the fruiting season. 
EARLY BEARING VARIETIES 
BLAKEMORE. Very early. Mammoth berries, red 
clear through, and most delicious; rather tart, and 
very firm. 25 $4.50, 100 $15.00 
DORSETT. Originated by the U. S. Department of 
Agriculture, and now considered one of the very best 
of the early sorts. A heavy producer of firm, shapely 
berries, which are bright, rich red, and of delicious 
flavor. 25 $4.50, 100 $15.00 
EARLY JERSEY GIANT. Very early. Rich in aroma, 
with a mild, lovely flavor, this Van Fleet Hybrid 
Strawberry is among the largest of the very early 
quality berries. 25 $4.50, 100 $15.00 
HOWARD NO. 17. Identical with Premier. 
25 $4.50, 100 $15.00 
MAYTIME. Originated by the U. S. Department of) 
Agriculture, this extra early variety produces high 
quality berries which are medium to large in size, and 
of handsome appearance. 25 $4.50, 100 $15.00 
NORTHSTAR. Originated by the U. S. Department of 
Agriculture. Another high quality sort, with large, 
bright red berries which are firm and lasting. A sure 
cropper. 25 $4.50, 100 $15.00 
PREMIER. Most popular Strawberry of its season, 
and, until the introduction of Dorsett and Fairfax, the 
best early berry, because of its prolific crops and at- 
tractive fruit. 25 $4.50, 100 $15.00 
ROBINSON. A sport of Premier, earlier and heavier 
yielder. Very uniform in size, large, sweet berries, 
red throughout. Resistant to Stele disease. 
25 $4.50, 100 $15.00 
ROYAL SOVEREIGN. An imported berry. Early to 
midseason. The genuine plants of this sort are quite 
scarce. It is mainly used for forcing under glass in 
winter, though it is very successful and satisfactory 
as a June bearer. 25 $4.50, 100 $15.00 
SENATOR DUNLAP. Early to midseason. Popular 
with tremendous crops of quality berries over a wide 
range of soil and climate. 25 $4.50, 100 $15.00 
MIDSEASON VARIETIES 
ABERDEEN. Produces big crops of large, light red, 
quality berries. A perfect home garden berry. 
25 $4.50, 100 $15.00 
CATSKILL. A heavy producer of excellent fruit for the 
home garden, being very attractive and of high 
quality. Widely adapted to soil and climate. 
25 $4.50, 100 $15.00 
CHESAPEAKE. Most popular berry of its season, 
with beautiful big, bright red berries, deliciously 
mild and sweet. 25 $4.50, 100 $15.00 
FAIRFAX. Ripening just after Dorsett, this remark- 
able berry rules the second-early market. The solid 
berries, which ripen evenly to a deep red, hold their 
firmness and flavor well; perfect for canning. 
25 $4.50, 100 $15.00 
FAIRLAND. Very large, firm, dark red berries, ex- 
cellent quality and flavor. Prolific grower, withstands 
drought well and is resistant to Stele disease. 
25 $4.50, 100 $15.00 
JOE (Big Joe). Midseason to late. The brilliant red 
berries are large and firm, of good quality. Among 
the easiest to grow. 25 $4.50, 100 $15.00 
MARSHALL. Large berries of dark, glossy crimson. 
Given good care, the tastiest of fruit will be produced 
by this sort. 25 $4.50, 100 $15.00 
PATHFINDER. The unusually healthy, vigorous plants 
produce tremendous crops of bright red berries of 
medium size. 25 $4.50, 100 $15.00 
SPARKLE. Originated at the New Jersey station. 
Claimed to be the best late variety. This superb. 
berry ripens a week later than Premier. Recommended 
for freezing. 25 $4.50, 100 $15.00: 
LATE BEARING VARIETIES: 
AMBROSIA LATE. One of the best very late varieties, 
ripening its fruits a full month later than Premier. 
Vigorous plants produce a tremendous crop of large, 
firm, bright red berries of the finest flavor. This 
variety is hardy, and impartial to soil and climatic 
conditions. 25 $4.50, 100 $15.00: 
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