STRAWBERRIES 
An Early Profit-Maker For Every Farm 
YEAR AFTER YEAR STRAWBERRIES HAVE PROVEN ONE OF THE GROWERS’ MOST 
DEPENDABLE SOURCES OF INCOME. THEY REPRESENT A LOW INVESTMENT COST 
AND ARE KNOWN AS THE FARMERS’ GREATEST EARLY MONEY CROP. 
“THERE SHOULD BE A STRAWBERRY FIELD ON EVERY FARM.” 
Strawberries Come Back With A Bang 
For The Year 1952 
Strawberries again prove the farmer’s friend in nearly 
every section of the U. S. during the 1952 season by bringing 
average to high prices to the growers from the Gulf States 
North. They paid off for those who had the courage to con- 
tinue their plantings and present prospects are that they will 
even do more for the grower during the fruiting season of 
1953. _ We make this statement because of the greatly reduced 
plantings during 1952 combined with adverse weather con- 
ditions in nearly all of the great strawberry producing 
sections, which we believe will bring about one of the 
smallest productions of strawberries for the season of 1953, 
that the country has known for a long time. 
THESE FACTS AGAIN PROVE THE WISDOM THAT A 
STRAWBERRY FIELD HOWEVER LARGE OR SMALL 
SHOULD BE ON EVERY FARM. IT ALSO PROVES THE 
FACT THAT THEY ARE A CONSISTENT MONEY MAKER 
FOR THE GROWER WHEN. PROPERLY CARED FOR. 
PLAN YOUR PLANTINGS BHARLY FOR CONTINUED 
PRODUCTION AND BUY BOUNTIFUL RIDGE PLANTS 
FOR SPRING OF 1958. 
General Plant Supply For 1953 
As we write this article, we believe that we are safe in 
Saying that the general plant supply throughout the nur- 
series of the United States for Spring of 1953 planting is the 
smallest they have had in several years. Many nurseries are 
placing their supply anywhere from 40 to 60% normal. OUR 
OWN SUPPLY INDICATES THAT WE SHOULD HAVE 
IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD OF 80% OUR NORMAL SUP- 
PLY OF PLANTS AS BEING PRODUCED BY BOUNTIFUL 
RIDGE AND THEIR GROWERS. The big difference in the 
general supply is the fact that farmer growers made the 
lightest plantings during 1952 they have made in many years 
and because of high labor cost and adverse weather con- 
ditions, approximately 50% of these plantings have been 
abandoned, therefore the general shortage as we see it at 
this writing. What plants we have are well rooted, thrifty 
stock but please remember that if plantings are anyways 
near normal this year and you are a late buyer that you may 
be disappointed in not being able to secure plants either in 
quantity or variety that you might want to plant. Consider 
your needs and place your order early for your strawberry 
plant requirements this year. 
YOU CAN BE SURE OF THE BEST WHEN YOU BUY 
BOUNTIFUL RIDGE GROWN PLANTS 
NO ORDER TOO LARGE — NO ORDER TOO SMALL 
ORDER TODAY. 
Picture taken August. Good beds now and 3 months to 
grow. 
Strawberry Culture 
1. Location, Soil and Preparation. Adequate soil moisture 
is essential to growing good strawberries; whether the type 
soil selected holds moisture well. Also take care that the 
contour of the land is such that frost pockets will not form 
late in the spring to freeze out the blossoms. Sites which are 
not affected by late frosts are considered the best for straw- 
berry culture. Plow and prepare the soil the same as for 
truck crops. Never plant in newly plowed sod land, however, 
as white grub worms are always present in this type of soil 
and will do a lot of damage to the plants after being set. 
The soil should be high in humus for best results. Rye and 
erimson clover make splendid crops to turn under as a 
natural humus soil builder. However in using these, the 
land should be plowed far enough ahead so that cover crops 
have time enough to decay before the plants are set. 
2. Time To Plant. In the Southern states from November 
to April is considered the best time for planting. March and 
April in the central states, and for the northern states, April 
and May the best time. We cannot too strongly urge early 
planting. Set the plants just as soon as the ground is work- 
able in the spring. Should a cold snap follow, it will not 
damage the plants if they are properly set, and by setting 
early the plants will grow better and be more productive in 
every way. 
3. Distance To Plant. We recommend that strawberry 
plants be planted in rows 8% - 4 feet apart, spacing the 
plants 15 - 380 inches apart in the row, depending on the 
variety. Everbearing varieties should be planted 12 - 16 
inches apart. For planting in rows 38% feet apart and 18 
inches apart in the rows, it requires 8,000 plants per acre and 
in rows 4 feet apart and 18 inches apart in the row it re- 
quires 7,250 plants per acre. 
4. Care of Plants on Arrival. Set plants immediately on 
arrival, if possible. However, if it is not convenient to do so, 
the plants should be removed from the package and dipped 
in water to allow roots to plump up before setting. If the 
plants become dried out in transit, they should be placed in 
water up to the crowns for at least 3 hours. When this is 
done the plants should be set as soon as possible after being 
taken from the water, but in no case should the tops of the 
plants be wet when being set if the sun is shining, because 
very often the tops will scald and damage the plants ma- 
terially. If you are not able to plant immediately after the 
plants are watered, place the plants where they will be kept 
cool and cover the plants with moss; or dig a V shaped 
trench, open the bundles, distribute the plants evenly in the 
trench, and cover them even with the surface of the ground 
and firm the soil. In this manner they can be held until 
such time as you are able to plant. 
NOTICE 
In order to facilitate the movement of our strawberry 
plant orders. YOU WILL ALWAYS GET A SEPARATE 
ORDER ACKNOWLEDGMENT FOR ANY STRAW- 
BERRY PLANTS YOU ORDER AND YOUR STRAW- 
BERRY PLANTS WILL BE SHIPPED INDEPEND- 
ENT OF OTHER STOCK ORDERED IN ALL CASES. 
We do this because of the perishable nature of straw- 
berry plants so do not feel alarmed if you get one part 
of your order and not the other at the same time. OUR 
STRAWBERRY PLANTS WILL BE SHIPPED WHEN 
DIGGING CONDITIONS PERMIT AND ACCORDING 
TO YOUR DIRECTIONS AS NEAR AS POSSIBLE, SO 
PLEASE STATE DEFINITELY WHEN YOU WISH 
pe on Creat SHIPPED WHEN SENDING YOUR 
OUR GUARANTEE AND PLEDGE 
We guarantee the trees and plants we ship to be as represented and invoiced for in grade and quality 
and if upon arrival you do not find them to be as _ we state they are, return them to us securely packed and 
in good condition WITHIN FIVE DAYS AFTER ARRIVAL and we will 
promptly replace or refund every 
dollar you have paid for them. Adequate State and Federal inspection certificates are sent with every ship- 
ment guaranteeing 
protection from injurious diseases. 
We cannot, under all circumstances guarantee our trees 
and plants to grow, because continued growth depends largely on soil and weather conditions at planting time 
as well as planting and care of trees and plants, and we have no control over these conditions. 
After ten days 
it is mutually understood that the Nursery stock shipped to you is satisfactory and claims, if any, must be made 
within ten days after arrival. 
We reserve the right to adjust claims for replacement of stock made after this ten 
day period in accordance with established policies of our firm and trade practices of the Nursery Industry. 
