A tray of Catskills. Is it any wonder my daughters smile at this kind of picking? This 
is not a trick picture, standard quarts are used and you will note from five to nine 
berries cover the top of the box. Also note the vigorous healthy plants. 
Planting 
Plants should be set in rows on four foot centers and the plants spaced 
from 14 to 20 inches in the row according to the plant making capacity of 
the variety used. Holes should be made with a dibble, puncher, or spade and 
the depth of the hole should equal the length of the root. The roots should be 
placed straight down and not doubled up and if too long may be clipped. Re- 
member that all plants from the ABINGTON STRAWBERRY NURSERY 
come to you all prepared and trimmed for setting. Plants should be set at the 
depth indicated by the diagram and earth firmed the whole length of the root. 
To test proper firming pull on the strongest leaf stem until broken and if the 
root is not moved, the process is correct, but if the root moves, apply more 
pressure around the plant, and test again. All plants should be dipped in water 
before setting. Plants should be set as early in the spring as possible. 
Too High Just Right 
