\ 
STRAWBERRIES 
CULTURE: A good many people overlook the Straw- 
berry, thinking the plants demand too much care, but 
this is not true. Strawberries will succeed in any soil 
that is adapted to ordinary farm or garden crops. For 
field culture set in rows three feet apart, 18 inches in 
tows; for garden, 15 inches each way, leaving path- 
way every third row. The ground should always be 
kept clean and well cultivated. In winter, a covering 
of leaves, straw or some kind of litter will protect the 
plants. Do not cover them until the ground is frozen, 
or so deep as to smother plants, and remove covering 
before growth starts in the spring. It is best to change 
the location of the bed about every three years and 
do not fertilize heavily as it tends to produce foliage 
instead of fruit. 
EVERBEARING STRAWBERRIES 
Everbearing plants bear the same year they are 
started, but if a large amount of late berries are 
desired, it is better to pinch the blossoms during 
May and June, which causes the heaviest crop to 
come on during September and October. 
ALPINE STRAWBERRY PLANTS. A new everbear- 
ing strain producing an abundance of dark red, 
elongated berries of unusual flavor, half ‘as large 
as commercial varieties, easily picked. Plants 
produced from seed only, make no runners, very 
effective in borders or beds. See seed on page 
55. Plants: 10 for $1.20; 50 for $4.95. Postage 
and packing: Per 10 10c; per 50 25c. 
\ 20TH CENTURY: EVERBEARING. The best everbear- 
“ CONCORD (Black). 
with large, handsome clusters of big, luscious . 
_ FREDONIA. 
ing. After 2 years in our own trial grounds we 
found it remarkable, both in size and yield. Pro- 
duces an abundance of large dark crimson ber- 
ries of excellent flavor. 
Plants- set out in late April will start bearing 
in August and continue until freezing weather. 
We regret that our supply of plants is very 
limited and can quote only in the following 
quantities. 
Add 
Postage 
and Packing 
10 plants: jesse econ. $ .65 $ .10 
1OO plantsiatercecter testes nicesskscescren cae 4,90 ail 
In setting strawberry plants, place them 
on the upper side of a ditch and as near the 
same depth as they were growing before 
Be sure 
not to bury the crown and also not to plant 
with the crown exposed. 
being taken up for transplanting. 
“ STREAMLINER. A newer variety that has proven 
its worth in Colorado the past two or three 
years. Berries are of uniform size, large, conical 
shaped and glossy red. The delicious, sweet 
flavor requires a minimum of sugar. Wonderful 
berry for canning or quick freezing. Bears from 
July to freezing weather. 
. GEM. Has a very good flavor, dark red and firm. 
Fruits are large, tender and juicy. Very prolific 
in the production of plants which have dark 
green foliage. Hardy and a good commercial 
as well-as a good home garden berry. 
PRICES 
Not Postpaid 
25 100 500 
Piants Plants Plants 
$ .65 $2.35 $10.90 
11.85 
1000 
Plants 
$19.90 
Streamliner 22.35 
Include postage 
and packing A c 38 78 
HARDY GRAPE VINES 
Everyone should plant Grapes in the home gar- 
den. Grapes are easy to grow and do well in 
any ordinary soil. They can be trained over frames, 
trellises or doorways and are ornamental as well 
as practical. Make your own grape juice, etc. 
BETA. It is a cross between tame and wild. Hardy, 
prolific and fine for cooking and jelly. Color 
similar to Concord. 
CACO. Hardy in Colorado. Fine for table use. 
Red skinned and sweet. 
The fine old market leader, 
grapes. Entirely hardy, productive and reliable; 
succeeds well over a great extent of country. 
Bears a little earlier than Concord. 
Large bunches of blue-black fruit that cannot be 
excelled for canning of all sorts. Very well 
recommended by growers as a hardy and good 
producer in Colorado. 
‘ PORTLAND. A white grape that is hardy and of 
very good flavor. Skin medium, few seeds and 
a heavy producer. One of the best whites. 
PRICES ON GRAPE VINES 
Add Postage and Packing 
Each 10 25 50 
Concord. .............. $ .25 $2.40 $5.75 $10.50 
Caco and : 
Portland .......... 39 3.60 7.95 15.50 
Other Varieties... .385 3.15 6.95 13.10 
Include postage 
and packing.... .07 24 039 
ee es sh SSNS 
78 . THE WESTERN SEED COMPANY, DENVER, COLORADO 
