CHARLES kh. CRARY 
R.F.D., No.1 Oy of CBerechicul Z) olargest Growers of Strawherry P Mert 
NORWICH, CONNECTICUT 
CONNECTICUT NURSERY REGISTRATION 169 
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Nursery eStock: Sed and Bulls, P. ansy Plants 
Dear Friend: 
Once again it comes time to start planning our gardens, and this folder is sent to you in hopes 
that we may be able to help you in starting a new strawberry bed. 
While the supply of plants appears to be on the light side due to the dry summer and fall, the quality 
is excellent; in fact, one of the state inspectors said at the time of my last inspection, that my beds had 
made more growth than any others they had seen in the state. 
I have none of the so-called virus free plants because I believe the average purchaser of straw- 
berry plants will be unable to live up to the strict requirements necessary to keep the plants virus free. 
I quote from the letter received by all plant growers when the virus-free stock was first offered; “How- 
ever, purchasers of these stocks should plan to isolate their fields at least 3000 feet from other straw- 
berries; and to dust the plants regularly with parathion or other material to keep them aphid-free. 
We believe this stock is worth purchasing for propagation only if it is to be isolated and kept aphid-free.” 
The following varieties are available this year: 
~*~ TEMPLE; midseason, heavy yield, recommended for home or market. 
“RED CROP; early, good yield, but like Pathfinder, is susceptible to leaf blight. 
MFAIRLAND: early, a couple of days later than Premier, very dependable, my No. 1 
' berry. 
SPARKLE: midseason, good quality with fair yield. Tops for freezing. 
“ ROBINSON; midseason to late, heavy yields, tart, not too good a keeper. 
SERIE; midseason to late, a new variety from the New York State Experiment 
Station. Well worth a trial. 
“MIDLAND; early, good quality, with me it is a poor plant maker. 
“PATHFINDER; early, good plant maker, heavy yield. Not recommended unless you spray 
-for leaf blight. 
“VERMILLION; early, a new variety released by the University of Illinois. Foliage re- 
sistant to leaf spot and leaf blight. As early as Premier, Fruit is very 
| aromatic. Try a few. 
~\ FAIRFAX; early, fruit very sweet and dark. Very good for freezing. 
I also have a few other varieties which did not make enough plants for me to offer them in very 
large quantities. These are Howard 17 Cremer) Catskill, and \Fairpeake. If you only need a few of 
these varieties, let me know. 
Parcel Post rate increases have necessitated another rise in plants shipped postpaid, but plants 
called for at the farm will be 20% less than the below prices. 
The following prices are for plants shipped postpaid: 
25 50 100 200 300 500 1000 plants 
$1.25 $2.25 $3.50 $6.50 $9.00 $12.50 $22.00 
All plants have been state inspected and a copy of the Inspection Certificate accompanies all plants. 
When you call for your plants plan to pick up all your garden supplies at the same time as we carry 
a complete line of seeds, fertilizers, dusts, tools, vegetable and flower plants, and just about everything 
you will need. Plan to see our large pansy beds of over 10,000 plants which will start blooming during the 
first warm days of spring. 
We wish you success in your gardening venture this year, and look forward to meeting you and 
serving you. 
Very truly yours, 
CHARLES K. CRARY 
