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STRAWBERRIES 
CULTURE: A good many people overlook the Straw- 
berry, thinking the plants demand too much care, but 
this is not true. Strawberries will succeed in any. soil 
that is adapted to ordinary farm or garden crops. For 
field culture set in rows three feet apart, 18 inches in 
rows; for garden, 15 inches each way, leaving path- 
way every third row. The ground should always be 
kept clean and well cultivated. In winter, a covering 
of leaves, straw or some kind of litter will protect the 
plants. Do not cover them until the ground is frozen, 
or so deep as to smother plants, and remove covering 
before growth starts in the spring. It is best to change 
the location of the bed about every three years. 
EVERBEARING STRAWBERRIES 
Everbearing plants bear the same year they are 
started, but if a large amount of late berries are 
desired, it is better to pinch the blossoms during 
May and June, which causes the heaviest crop to 
come on during September and October. 
ALPINE STRAWBERRY PLANTS. A new everbear- 
ing. After 4 years in our own trial grounds we 
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 
95. Plants: 10 for $1.20; 50 for $4.95. Postage 
and packing: Per 10 23c; per 50 34c. 
20TH CENTURY EVERBEARING. The best everbear- 
ing. After 2 years in our own trial grounds we 
found it remarkable, both in size and yield. Pro- 
duces an abundance of large dark crimson ber- 
ries of excellent flavor. 
Plants set out in late April will start bearing 
in August and continue until freezing weather. 
N MINNESOTA 1166. An excellent variety, abundant 
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yielder. Berries large, dark red to the center. 
Excellent quality, bears early, continues until late 
in the fall. 
4 STREAMLINER. A variety that has proven its 
worth in Colorado the past few years. Berries 
are of uniform size, large, conical shaped and 
glossy red. The delicious, sweet flavor requires 
a minimum of sugar. Wonderful berry for can- 
ning or quick freezing. Bears from July to freez- 
ing weather. 
GEM. Has a very good flavor, dark red and firm. 
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. 
PRICES ON 
EVERBEARING STRAWBERRY 
PLANTS 
Number of plants 25 50 100 1000 
Gein Sectcesteacst $ .79 $2.90 $12.90 $25.40 
Streamliner ...... 79 $2.90 12.90 25.40 
Minnesota 1166 .89 3.20 13.90 27.40 
20th Century... 1.40 4.90 21.50 41.50 
Include postage 
and packing  .23 +34 89 1.67 
HARDY GRAPE VINES 
Everyone should plant Grapes in the home gar- 
den. Grapes are easy to grow and do well in 
any ordinary soil. They can be trained over frames, 
trellises or doorways and are ornamental as well 
as practical. Make your own grape juice, jam or 
jelly. 
All grapes listed are 2 year No. 1 quality. 
BETA. It is a cross between tame and wild. Hardy, 
prolific and fine for cooking and jelly. Color 
similar to Concord. 
CACO. Hardy in Colorado. Fine for table use. 
Red skinned and sweet. Large compact bunches. 
CONCORD (Black). The fine old market leader, 
with large, handsome clusters of big, luscious 
grapes. Entirely hardy, productive and reliable; 
succeeds well over a great extent of country. 
\ FREDONIA. Bears a little earlier than Concord. 
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78 THE WESTERN SEED COMPANY, DENVER, COLORADO 
Large bunches of blue-black fruit that cannot be 
excelled for canning of all sorts. Very well 
recommended by growers as a hardy and good 
producer in Colorado. 
ORTLAND. A white grape that is hardy and of 
very good flavor. Large bunches and berries. 
Skin medium, few seeds and a heavy producer. 
One of the best whites. 
PRICES ON GRAPE VINES 
Add Postage and Packing 
Each 10 25 50 
$2.59 
$5.75 $10.50 
Portland 
Other Varieties... .35 
Include postage 
and packing... 04 49 85 
3.60 
3.15 
7.95 
6.95 
15.50 — 
13.10 
