8 M. WOOD & SONS 
Frequent hoeing and plowing make larger, 
stronger fruiting beds and a better crop of berries. 
Fruit stems usually appear on strawberry 
plants soon after they are set in the field. These 
blossoms should be removed as the production of 
fruit is a severe strain on their vitality. 
Descriptions Of 
Varieties 
BLAKEMORE:— 
The Blakemore has been grown in about 
every strawberry growing state in the union. It 
is highly praised by every one who has grown it 
due to its heavy fruiting, plant making and disease 
resistant. It is a cross between the Premier and 
Missionary, and is a product of the U. S. Depart- 
‘ ment of Agriculture. The color is bright red and 
it is very firm. We have fruited this berry, and 
_we recommend it as the best home or commercial 
berry to grow. We have the pure strain. You will 
find none better than WOOD’S. 
MISSIONARY: 
This variety does not need very much intro- 
duction as it is grown for commercial use in every 
section of the country. Florida plants this variety 
and it is a favorite in Texas and along the Gulf 
Coast. It is one of the best on the market — dark 
red and of medium size — and one of the best 
shippers. You will find nothing superior to our 
selected Missionary plants. 
KLONDIKE:— 
The Klondike has never been excelled by any 
of the newly ‘brought out varieties. It knows no 
superior, and has been planted in large quantities 
for commercial purposes for years. It is a large, 
