STRAWBERRY CULTURE 
Choosing the Plot — Strawberries will do well on good, fertile, well 
drained ground, which is slightly acid. An application of Clordane will kill 
any Jap beetle grubs which might be in the ground. 
Fertilizing — Application of cow manure to the plot before planting 
is good. If commercial fertilizers are to be used, apply it around the plant 
(not closer than six inches) after they are planted. This can be repeated 
from two to four times during the growing season. 
When to Plant — We recommend planting just as early as possible in 
the spring and before May 15 if possible. We do not like planting at any 
other time of the year. 
Setting Out Plants —— The roots of the plants should be well spread 
and never bent. The plant should be at ground level with all roots covered 
and with the heart of the piant above the ground. Press the plant firmly 
into the ground. Wet roots before planting. Do NOT put fertilizer in the 
ground when planting. 
Spacing —— Set plants from 12 to 18” apart in rows and with rows from 
three to four feet apart. 
Care of Bed — Keep the ground hoed and the weeds under control. 
Pick the blossoms during the first season. On everbearing varieties, pick 
blossoms until about July 4th. 
Weed Killers —- The use of Crag, to prevent weed growth in strawber- 
ries was quite successful last year when it was used widely for the first time. 
This chemical prevents the germination of seed and will destroy weeds 
while roots are still very small. Weeds more than % inch tall will not be 
hurt nor will grasses. Two pounds of Crag per acre are required for one 
application. About three sprayings per year will suffice. Complete direc- 
tions are on each package. 
Mulching — We recommend mulching strawberry beds lightly during 
the winter with straw, marsh hay or weed free material. Rake the straw 
between rows early in the spring. 
BASKETS 
We purchase a carload of baskets during the winter and will have the 
following baskets at quoted prices while our supply lasts. We advise your 
purchase of baskets at these low prices and cannot guarantee that we will 
have baskets during harvest seasons. 
Quart baskets—$2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1,000, at farm or by ex- 
press not prepaid; 500 at 1,000 rate. 
Pint baskets—100 for $2.00; 1,000 for $15.00. 
2 quart Pansy Tills—$30.00 per 1,000, packed 250 to a carton. 
4 quart Tills—$5.00 per 100. 
We expect to purchase a carload of peach baskets in June. We will be 
glad to quote you at that time on the peach baskets. 
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