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WHAT TO DO WHEN THE PLANTS ARRIVE 
Order your plants early, before foliage starts to grow and set 
plants out upon arrival if possible. If impossible to set upon arri- 
val, place plants in cold storage if available at 32 degress F until 
conditions are right for setting. When no cold storage is available, 
dig a V-shaped trench, open the bundles, spread out in thin layers 
with buds just even with the surface of the ground and firm the 
soil back against the roots of the plants. If necessary, several 
layers of plants can be heeled-in the same place with one or two 
inches of soil between each layer of plants. Wet the soil and roots 
-of plants thoroughly when heeling-in is done. 
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COLD STORAGE PLANTS 
We have had quite a few orders for dormant or cold storage plants during 
the last several years, and will have a limited supply of cold storage plants 
for those who request dormant plants. 
After experimenting with dormant plants for several years, have found 
for late plantings, they will start quicker and grow a better bed of plants than 
the fresh dug plants or those dug after the new foliage has put out. I wouid 
recommend dormant plants for all late plantings. 
Plants dug in mid-winter or early spring and placed in cold storage at 
about 32 degrees, will stay dormant and do well, if weather is favorable as late 
as the first of June. If you have never tried cold storage plants, order some! 
I assure you, results will be surprising. 
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For Roadside Markets 
HINTS FOR THOSE WHO MAY BE INTERESTED IN 
VARIETIES FOR ROADSIDE MARKETS. 
For an early variety, would suggest the Fairfax, Midland, 
Premier, Robinson and Temple, in the North and West. Would 
recommend for the Southern growers, Blakemore, Missionary and 
Klondyke. 
For Mid-season the Catskill, Aberdeen and Big Joe will be popu- 
lar varieties. 
Late Varieties: Chesapeake is still No. 1, that is if you have 
land suitable for them. Then Fairpeake, Aroma, Red Star and Lup- 
ton. 
It is always advisable to have some everbearers for the Road- 
side market in the fall. 
Everbearers planted in rich soil and well taken care of can pay 
well. Strawberries are in great demand in the fall months and at- 
tract buyers. Would advise Gem and Mastodon varieties or both. 
