STRAWBERRIES 
CULTURE: A good many people overlook the Straw- 
berry, thinking the plants demand too much care, but 
iis is a true. Strawberries will eed in any =i) In setting strawberry plants, place them 
at is adapted to ordinary farm or garden crops. For ‘ : 
field culture set in rows three feet apart, 18 inches in on the upper side of a ditch and as near the 
tows; for garden, 15 inches each way, leaving path- wer rowing before 
way every third ‘tow. The ground should always be same depth as they baer P g 
ner clean and well cultivated. In winter, a en a being taken up for transplanting. Be sure 
of leaves, straw or some kind of litter will protect the 
plants. Do not cover them until the ground is frozen, not to bury the crown and also not to plant 
or so deep as to smother plants, and remove covering with the crown exposed. 
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. 
STREAMLINER. A newer variety that has proven 
EVERBEARING STRAWBERRIES its worth in Colorado the past two or three 
Everbearing plants bear the same year they are years. Berries are of uniform size, large, conical 
started, but if a large amount of late berries are shaped and glossy red. The delicious, sweet 
desired, it is better to pinch the blossoms during flavor requires a minimum of sugar. Wonderful 
May and June, which causes the heaviest crop to berry for canning or quick freezing. Bears from 
come on during September and October. July to freezing weather. 
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ALPINE STRAWBERRY PLANTS. A new everbear- ~\SGEM. Has a very good flavor, dark red and firm. 
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 
595. Plants: 10 for $1.20; 50 for $4.95. Postage 
and packing: Per 10 10c; per 50 25c. 
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. 
STRAWBERRY PRICES 
~\20TH CENTURY EVERBEARING. The best everbear- 
ing. After 2 years in our own trial grounds we . Not Postpaid 
found it remarkable, both in size and yield. Pro- 25. 100 500 1000 
duces an abundance of large dark crimson ber- Plants Plants Plants Plants 
ries of excellent flavor. : $2.20 $ 9.90 $18.00 ° 
Plants set out in late April will start bearing 60 2.20 9.90 18.00 
in August and continue until freezing weather. Minnesota 1166 .65 2.35 10.90 19.90 
20th Century Ever- 
bearing 125 4.50 18.00 34.00 
Include postage 
and packing .17 vAl 45 -90 
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MINNESOTA 1166. An excellent variety, abundant 
yielder. Berries large, dark red to the center. 
Excellent quality, bears early, continues until late 
HARDY GRAPE VINES 
Everyone should plant Grapes in the home gar- Large bunches of blue-black fruit that cannot be 
den. Grapes are easy to grow and do well in excelled for canning of all sorts. Very well 
any ordinary soil. They can be trained over frames, recommended by growers as a hardy and good 
trellises or doorways and are ornamental as well producer in Colorado. 
as practical. Make your own grape juice, jam or 
~\PORTLAND. A white grape that is hardy and of 
jelly. oo ; 
, i y good flavor. Large bunches and berries. 
x All grapes listed are 2 year No. 1 quality. Skin medium, few seeds and a heavy producer. 
‘ BETA. It.is a cross between tame and wild. Hardy, One of the best whites. 
prolific and fine for cooking and jelly. Color 
similar to Concord. PRICES ON GRAPE VINES 
CACO. Hardy in Colorado. Fine for table use. add Bore Layee rs 50 
: Red skinned and sweet. Large compact bunches. $2.59 $5.75 $10.50 
“~~ CONCORD (Black). The fine old market leader, 
with large, handsome clusters of big, luscious Portland 3.60 7.95 15.50 
grapes. Entirely hardy, productive and reliable; Other Varieties... .35 3.15 6.95 13.10 
succeeds well over a great extent of country. Include postage 
\. FREDONIA. Bears a little earlier than Concord. ieee geen ALS ted ER SP 
78 THE WESTERN SEED COMPANY, DENVER, COLORADO 
