Kennedy Kwality Pot-Grown 
| WAI Strawberry Plants 
There are many reasons for starting your Strawberry bed with pot-grown plants. They are established growing plants 
and their growth is not interrupted or retarded by transplanting, thus there is no loss of plants. They can be cultivated as 
soon as set out and kept growing. In planting pot-grown plants, a full crop is assured for next summer. Plant in rows two 
feet apart, twelve inches apart in the row. 
August has long been considered the best month in which to start a Strawberry bed, although the planting may be 
done throughout the month of September with good success. 
Strawberries can be grown in almost any soil or climate, from Florida to Canada, that will grow other crops; 
they are not fussy about types of soil, but like all other crops they will do better in well drained soil which will retain 
moisture and of good fertility. In planting be sure to firm the soil well around the plants and do not cultivate or hoe 
too deeply as too deep cultivation cuts the roots and loosens the soil improperly for root growth. Moisture is an 
essential requirement after the fruit is formed and during fruiting time. 
In preparing the bed, when barnyard manure is not easily obtained, a complete fertilizer should be worked well 
into the soil at the rate of fifteen pounds per one thousand square feet of bed. Do not allow the plants to come in 
contact with the fertilizer, as it is likely to kill or scorch them. Another application of fertilizer, at the same rate as 
used in preparing the bed, should be applied again along the rows of plants very early in the spring before growth 
starts. All fertilizer should be carefully brushed off the leaves immediately after applying and never use fertilizer when 
the plants are wet. Unless soil is very acid, lime should not be used. 
After heavy frost, usually in December in the vicinity of New York, apply a light mulch of salt hay or other 
similar material to prevent alternate freezing and thawing. When growth starts in spring, the salt hay should be ar- 
ranged between the rows. This keeps the fruit clean, prevents the growth of weeds, and retains moisture which is very 
necessary during the fruiting season. 
EARLY BEARING VARIETIES SIOUX. A cross between Fairfax and Rocky Mountain 
BLAKEMORE. Very early. Mammoth berries, red clear es Baan es eee ene flavor mild. Very 
through, and most delicious; rather tart, and very firm. P cl No eters , pete 
25, $5.50; 100, $20.00. TEMPLE. A cross between Aberdeen and Fairfax. An 
ae : exceptionally vigorous variety which makes a dense 
DORSETT. Originated by the U. S. Department of Agri- bed of unusually tall plants; quite productive and early. 
culture, and now considered one of the very best of Berries large. Well adapted to moist, fertile soil and im- 
the early sorts. A heavy producer of firm, shapely mune to Red Stele disease. 25, $5.50; 100, $20.00. 
berries, which are bright, rich red, and of delicious 
flavor. 25, $5.50; 100, $20.00. 
EARLY JERSEY GIANT. Very early. Rich in aroma, 
with a mild, lovely flavor, this Van Fleet Hybrid Straw- 
berry is among the largest of the very early quality 
berries. 25, $5.50; 100, $20.00. 
HOWARD No. 17. Identical with Premier. 25, $5.50; 100, 
$20.00. 
MAYTIME. Originated by the U. S. Department of Agri- 
culture, this extra early variety produces high quality 
berries which are medium to large in size, and of 
handsome appearance. 25, $5.50; 100, $20.00. 
NORTHSTAR. Originated by the U. S. Department of 
Agriculture. Another high quality sort, with large, 
bright red berries which are firm and lasting. A sure 
cropper. 25, $5.50; 100, $20.00. 
PREMIER. Most popular Strawberry of its season, and, 
until the introduction of Dorsett and Fairfax, the best 
early berry, because of its prolific crops and attractive 
fruit. 25, $5.50; 100, $20.00. 
ROBINSON. A sport of Premier, earlier and heavier 
yielder. Very uniform in size, large sweet berries, red 
throughout. Resistant to Stele disease. 25, $5.50; 100, 
$20.00. 
ROYAL SOVEREIGN. An imported berry. Early to mid- 
season. The genuine plants of this sort are quite scarce. 
It is mainly used for forcing under glass in winter, 
though it is very successful and satisfactory as a June 
bearer. 25, $5.50; 100, $20.00. 
SENATOR DUNLAP. Early to midseason. Popular with 
tremendous crops of quality berries over a wide range a ee 
of soil and climate. 25, $5.50; 100, $20.00. POTGROWN STRAWBERRY PLANT 
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