,transcriber's ,notes text represents superscript text1 text and text represent text printed in italics and in bold face1 respectively4 ,small capitals have been changed to ,,all ,,capitals4 ,more ,transcriber's ,notes may be found at the end of this text4 ,,kellogg',s ,great ,crops of ,,strawberries ,and ,how to ,grow ,them ,,the ,,kellogg ,,way ,illustration3 ,,kellogg',s ,,delicious 8,the ,strawberry ,that ,satisfies0 #aibb ,illustration3 ,,thoroughbred ,,pedigree ,,trade ,,mark ,,strawberry ,,plants ,illustration3 ,a 8,delicious0 ,shortcake ,r4 ,m4 ,,kellogg ,,co4 ,,three ,,rivers1 ,,mich4 ,our ,credentials ,illustration3 ,one of the strongest ,banks in ,michigan vouches for our reliability ,illustration ,,geo4 ,f4 ,,wolf1 ,,president ,f4 ,e4 ,,beatty1 ,,vice ,,pres4 ,h4 ,c4 ,,kaas1 ,,cashier ,w4 ,,waters1 ,,jr41 ,,asst4 ,,cashier ,c4 ,a4 ,,dentzler1 ,,asst4 ,,cashier ,,first ,,state ,,savings ,,bank ,,capital ,,and ,,surplus #ajj1jjj4jj ,,three ,,rivers1 ,,mich4 ,to ,whom it ,may ,concern3 ,we are personally acquainted with the officers and management of ,r4 ,m4 ,kellogg ,company of ,three ,rivers1 ,mich41 and take pleasure in endorsing their ideals and business methods as the very highest4 ,mr4 ,f4 ,e4 ,beatty1 ,president and ,general ,manager1 is ,vice ,president and ,chairman of the ,board of ,directors of this ,bank and in our many intimate business relations he has stood out conspicuously as a man of strict integrity4 ,it is but a natural consequence that under his capable1 efficient management1 ,r4 ,m4 ,kellogg ,company has become the world's largest exclusive strawberry plant nursery4 ,we unhesitatingly recommend this ,company to any prospective buyer of strawberry plants with assurance of fair1 courteous treatment also that ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants will be found exactly as represented4 ,,first ,,state ,,savings ,,bank ,illustration3 ,geo4 ,f4 ,wolf ,president ,your ,assurance of ,vigorous1 ,healthy ,plants ,,michigan ,,certificate ,,of ,,nursery ,,inspection ,this is to certify that ,i have examined the nursery stock of ,r4 ,m4 ,kellogg ,co41 ,three ,rivers1 ,mich41 and find it apparently free from dangerous insects and dangerously contagious tree and plant diseases4 ,l4 ,r4 ,,taft1 ,state ,inspector of ,nurseries and ,orchards4 7,,note--,a copy of this ,certificate of ,inspection accompanies every shipment of ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants4 ,we also attach ,state ,certificate or ,permit to conform to requirements of each ,state47 ,this entire book is fully protected by ,u4 ,s4 ,copyright4 ,unauthorized use of any of the illustrations or text contained herein constitutes an infringement which will be vigorously prosecuted4 ,r4 ,m4 ,,kellogg ,,co4 ,illustration3 ,,kellogg',s ,,great ,,crops ,,of ,,strawberries and ,,how to ,,grow ,,them the ,,kellogg ,,way ,r4,m4,,kellogg ,,co4 ,illustration ,,three ,,rivers1 ,,mich4 ,success ,demands ,progress6 ,illustration3 ,f4 ,e4 ,,beatty1 ,president ,characteristic of the mighty oak has been the development and growth of our ,company1 the origin of which dates back through many years to a modest beginning having as its inception1 a firm belief in the ,world's demand for bigger crops of better strawberries4 ,a fervent application of ,nature's inevitable law1--that improvement both in plant and fruit results from continued selection of the strong and elimination of the unfit1--has been largely responsible in winning for ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants their world-wide reputation for strength1 vigor1 hardiness and productiveness4 ,it is due to their exceptional merits and the fact that we have followed religiously the ,golden ,rule in every business transaction1 that we now occupy our enviable position as the ,world's largest and most successful exclusive strawberry plant breeders4 ,for many years we have been forging ahead with a steady1 healthy growth--not of the mushroom type which springs up over night and withers as quickly1--but rather like the sturdy oak1 capable of enduring the elements and adversities of time4 ,with this growth has come also a remarkable degree of success and prosperity4 ,this is of great significance to every present or prospective strawberry grower because the success of any business firm invariably is but a reflection of the success of its customers4 ,it is but natural that ,i am proud of our record of achievement and of the success of our customers4 ,and yet ,i fully realize there is no standing still--that success demands progress and it is this realization that constantly spurs me on to greater aspirations4 ,the spirit of progression prevails throughout our entire organization1 but most noticeably perhaps in our experimental and research work as applied both to culture and varieties4 ,i am ever on the alert for new and improved methods leading to greater efficiency4 ,new varieties and seedlings are under continual test in our experimental beds4 ,many disqualify and are rejected to every one which proves worthy of adoption and introduction4 ,discouragement and obstacles are ever present4 ,to overcome them requires unlimited perseverance1 determination1 energy and above all1 a confidence born of the knowledge that we are looked up to and depended upon to render the real1 worthwhile service so necessary to the success of strawberry growers everywhere4 ,but as every cloud has its silver lining1 there is also the bright and pleasant side in our work for occasionally our efforts are rewarded with success4 ,does it pay8 ,yes1 our customers agree with me that it does4 ,who1 for instance1 can place an intelligent estimate of value upon such universally popular varieties as our ,kellogg's ,premier1 ,dr4 ,burrill1 ,magic ,gem1 ,kellogg's ,prize1 ,kellogg's ,big ,late1 ,kellogg's ,big ,wonder and ,sionilli1 all of which are our own introductions representing years of effort and expense8 ,illustration3 ,kellogg's ,delicious ,the ,strawberry ,that ,satisfies ,illustration3 ,,kellogg',s ,,marvel ,the ,,marvel of ,,beauty and ,,productiveness ,it is my pleasure this year to introduce two wonderful new varieties1 ,kellogg's ,marvel1 7the ,marvel of ,beauty and ,productiveness7 and ,kellogg's ,delicious1 7the ,strawberry that ,satisfies71 both destined to become leaders as soon as growers learn of their marvelous superiority4 ,we have tested them thoroughly for several years and never have known their equal in any other varieties of their respective seasons4 ,these varieties are described on ,pages #bb and #bc and illustrated elsewhere in this book1 but words and pictures cannot do them justice4 ,they must be grown to be appreciated and ,i hope you will set as many plants as possible of either or both of these new varieties which promise a pleasant revelation at fruiting time and a clearer understanding why our business enjoys such unparalleled success4 ,notwithstanding this success however1 ,i am not satisfied to lean on our past reputation as it is not my disposition to let good enough alone4 ,although today we are standing on the highest pinnacle of success1 tomorrow will bring a vision of something higher4 ,it is my purpose to continue constantly on our upward progress1 improving over the past whenever and wherever possible because our customers place their confidence in us and their success as well as our success demands progress4 ,sincerely yours1 ,illustration3 ,signature ,f4 ,e4 ,beatty ,president4 ,p4 ,s4--,we thoroughly enjoy visitors and ,i hope everyone who reads this book will accept this as a personal invitation from me to visit us4 ,i want to show you the wonderful work we are doing2 to convince you that our every argument in favor of ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants is as sound as the proverbial dollar4 ,you will be entertained as our guests and at our expense while here4 ,you will find us just common folks working hand-in-hand with ,nature4 ,when you leave here after your visit we'll be just like old personal acquaintances and1 like all others who have visited our farm1 you'll be glad you came and want to come again4 ,f4 ,e4 ,b4 ,a ,glimpse ,into ,our ,organization ,page #g shows our officers and department heads4 ,we employ as many as one hundred fifty people during our busy season and from ,mr4 ,beatty our ,president and ,general ,manager1 right through to our janitor1 we are first-name acquaintances4 ,some of our employes have been with us more than twenty-five years4 ,our policy of treating employes as men and brothers has resulted in a corps of loyal1 industrious and highly capable department heads and employes1 making our organization an ideal of efficiency4 ,the loyalty of our employes was given forcible expression during recent years when labor difficulties were rife and agitation and unrest seemed the natural state of affairs4 ,throughout this period when so many firms found it difficult to operate with any degree of satisfaction1 our operations were continued unhampered with no indication of labor trouble4 ,this shows the keen loyalty and respect we merit from those who are closely associated with our organization and who consequently know us most intimately4 ,conspicuous in our every department is unity of purpose4 ,we are working hand-in-hand1 closely co-operating in every way to furnish ,kellogg customers with the best plants that can be produced at the lowest possible prices consistent with high quality and to render every service necessary to their complete success with ,kellogg strawberries4 ,illustration3 ,j4,s4 ,,cox #a,,st ,,vice ,,pres4 ,,packing ,,house ,,mgr4 ,r4,m4 ,,kellogg ,,founder ,c4,j4 ,,beatty #b,,nd ,,vice ,,pres4 ,,supervisor ,,canning ,,and ,,preserving ,,investigations ,e4,w4 ,,hanley ,,secretary ,,advertising ,,mgr4 ,f4,e4 ,,beatty ,,president ,,and ,,general ,,manager ,s4,f4 ,,beatty ,,treasurer ,,office ,,manager ,,david ,,evans ,,supt4 ,,planting ,,hoeing ,,cora ,,skinner ,,chief ,,accountant ,,charles ,,walter ,,supt4 ,,soil ,,preparation ,,harry ,,smith ,,mgr4 ,,tractor ,,department ,h4,w4 ,,osborne ,,chief ,,mechanic ,,jesse ,,evans ,,overseer ,,buildings ,,grounds ,illustration3 ,a ,kellogg ,everbearing ,plant in ,full ,fruit ,,photographed ,,october #ae,,th ,illustration3 ,,progressive ,the ,universal ,everbearer ,rev4 ,j4 ,r4 ,reasoner1 ,originator of the ,world-,famed ,senator ,dunlap and ,dr4 ,burrill ,varieties1 ,endorses ,kellogg ,statements and ,methods ,illustration3 ,j4 ,r4 ,,reasoner ,originator of ,senator ,dunlap and ,dr4 ,burrill ,the following tribute from ,rev4 ,j4 ,r4 ,reasoner1 veteran strawberry grower and originator of ,senator ,dunlap and ,dr4 ,burrill1 two of the most popular varieties ever introduced--7each the result of many years of untiring effort in scientific crossing and breeding7--should be of special significance to every one who grows or contemplates growing strawberries4 ,dr4 ,reasoner is of quiet1 unassuming disposition4 ,to know is to love1 respect and admire this grand old gentleman to whom honor and right are paramount4 ,he has been acquainted with us for years and his selection of our ,company to present to the world ,dr4 ,burrill1 the ,million ,dollar ,strawberry1 was a substantial expression of the tribute presented below4 ,read his letter3 ,,urbana1 ,,ill41 ,august #aj1 #aiba4 ,r4 ,m4 ,,kellogg ,,co41 ,three ,rivers1 ,mich4 ,gentlemen3 ,for many years ,i have read with considerable interest 8,great ,crops of ,strawberries and ,how to ,grow ,them0 and have been very favorably impressed with your fair1 honest descriptions of varieties and the scientific methods under which ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants are produced4 ,your claims of superiority impress me as being fully justified4 ,your efforts in improving the strawberry1 stimulating its culture and especially in encouraging the home strawberry garden are highly commendable4 ,i am convinced that you are doing a wonderful work and that as plant breeders1 you rank among the country's great benefactors4 ,if ,i were twenty-five years younger and in good health1 ,i would again engage in plant breeding but when a fellow reaches my age1 he loses his recuperative forces4 ,my ,senator ,dunlap and ,dr4 ,burrill were not financial successes to me counting the years of labor required to perfect them1 but the satisfaction that they have been of such great benefit to humanity is ample compensation to me4 ,you have my best wishes for abundant success which you so fully deserve and ,i hope that you may realize your largest expectations4 ,illustration3 ,fraternally ,yours ,j ,r ,reasoner ,never have we known of a single instance in which a visit here failed to convince that everything is just as we represent or even better4 ,the following is an extract from a letter written us by one of the officials of the ,michigan ,horticultural ,department upon receiving our catalog3 8,i have read your new catalog with much interest4 ,it not only should attract present and prospective strawberry growers but its illustrations and descriptions give a very accurate idea of your different varieties as ,i have seen them growing on the ,kellogg ,farm40 ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants and ,how ,they ,are ,produced ,a juicy1 tender sirloin costs more than a chuck steak2 silver although it glitters is not as valuable as gold and you would expect to pay more for a wool garment than one of a lower grade fabric4 ,these comparisons emphasize the fact that any article of superior quality--whether food1 clothing1 luxury1 or any commodity--even though sold at a higher price1 invariably proves the best and most economical investment4 ,ranking as #8top-notchers' in every test1 dependable as ,mother ,nature herself and yielding berries of a quality unsurpassed in delicious flavor and smooth texture by anything in the fruit or vegetable kingdom1 it is not surprising that ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants are the choice of such a vast majority of strawberry growers4 ,many of these growers too are shrewd1 seasoned business men and women whose intimate contact with industry has taught them the folly of seeking bargains and the wisdom in investing only where quality is assured4 ,theirs is indeed a wise discrimination in selecting ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants for nowhere is the lack or presence of quality more convincingly shown than in strawberry plants at fruiting time4 ,we of course claim superiority for ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants4 ,this you would naturally expect and our strongest claims would count for naught were they not verified by thousands who know and grow them4 ,throughout this book we have reproduced reports selected at random as representative of many which have come to us from growers whose interest in our plants exists merely because they have found them in every way the most profitable and desirable4 ,if better plants were to be had they would readily plant and endorse them4 ,reasons for ,superiority ,for every result there must be a corresponding cause4 ,we have referred to the superior qualities of ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants4 ,now we are going to explain the reasons why these plants are superior both in plant growth and berry production4 ,first ,step in ,crop ,rotation ,follow us please through our regular process of crop rotation and soil preparation beginning just as we have finished digging and shipping a crop of ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants in ,may4 ,the ground on which these plants were grown is first plowed deeply 7eight to nine inches7 after which it is harrowed repeatedly both with spring tooth and disc4 ,following this it is packed with roller and the result is a perfect seed bed thoroughly pulverized the full depth of plowing4 ,all vegetation which remained at the time of plowing has been cut up and crushed so as to decay rapidly4 ,the ground is then seeded to alfalfa and remains in this crop for three years4 ,the first two years it is cut for hay4 ,the third year the first crop is mowed and allowed to remain on the field as a mulch just as it falls from the mower blade4 ,the second growth comes up through this mulch and the entire crop is then plowed under4 ,illustration3 ,root of two-months-old legume plant showing numerous bacteria nodules4 ,these vary in size1 shape and number according to the age of the plant4 ,value of ,legumes ,alfalfa is a legume or nitrogen gathering plant4 ,an examination of the roots of leguminous plants reveals numerous bacteria nodules which vary in size1 shape and number according to the kind and age of the plant4 ,a very close relation has been found to exist between leguminous plants and the bacteria existing within these nodules4 ,the plant furnishes the nourishment required by the bacteria while the bacteria in turn draw nitrogen from the air and render it available for the use of the plant4 ,nitrogen is essential to plant life4 ,the plowing under and resulting decay of legume plants releases vast quantities of nitrogen into the soil where it may be absorbed and assimilated by succeeding crops4 ,the accompanying illustration shows the nodule development on the roots of a two-months-old legume plant4 ,other ,rotation ,crops ,following the alfalfa1 we sow a mixture of rye and vetch which is plowed under when the rye is in head and the vetch in bloom as at this time the vetch 7which also is a legume7 attains its greatest development of nitrogen nodules and the rye its greatest humus value4 ,after this has been incorporated with the soil and a pulverized seed bed formed as before1 it is seeded to a mixture of cow-peas and buckwheat4 ,illustration3 ,,operations and ,,equipment ,,employed in ,,producing ,,kellogg ,,pedigree ,,plants #a ,,harvesting ,,alfalfa ,,hay #b ,,rye ,,and ,,vetch #c ,,rolling ,,down ,,discing #d ,,plowing ,,it ,,under #e ,,cowpeas ,,buckwheat #f ,,plowing ,,it ,,under #g ,,harrowing1 ,,rolling ,,seeding ,,to ,,oats #h ,,shredding ,,manure #i ,,hoeing1 ,,cultivating ,,fertilizing #aj ,,hoeing ,,plants #aa ,,removing ,,blossoms #ab ,,spraying #ac ,,irrigating #ad ,,irrigation ,,pumping ,,station #ae ,,garage ,,machine ,,shop ,,showing ,,tractors ,,trucks #af ,,mulching ,,for ,,winter #ag ,,packing ,,house ,,where ,,plants ,,are ,,counted1 ,,pruned ,,packed ,,for ,,shipment #ah ,a ,,kellogg ,,strawberry ,,garden ,,packed ,,for ,,shipment ,the resulting growth seems almost magic for in a few weeks both the buckwheat and cow-peas are in bloom and the growth becomes so rank and dense that it is difficult if not actually impossible to progress far into the field afoot4 ,just before the seed ripens this growth is rolled down1 cut up with disc and plowed under4 ,the buckwheat adds humus and the cow-peas1 7another legume71 both humus and additional nitrogen4 ,after this has been thoroughly worked into the soil and a perfect seed-bed again formed fall has arrived and the ground is seeded to oats4 ,the ,final ,rotation ,crop ,oats serves a double purpose2--provides to a certain extent a winter protection against the porosity caused by alternate freezing and thawing and its decay renders the soil mellow and easily worked4 ,during the winter a top dressing of stable manure is applied at the rate of fifteen tons per acre and the oats and manure are plowed under just as early as the soil can be worked the following spring4 ,the manure furnishes nitrogen1 potassium and phosphorus in quantities which with that already furnished by the rotation crops1 makes a properly balanced plant food4 ,again it is worked and with spring tooth and disc harrows and rolled until it forms a pulverized seed-bed and after being marked into rows and cross marked1 it is again ready for ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants4 ,we ,practice and ,recommend ,spring ,planting ,we practice what we preach by setting our plants in the spring exclusively 7during ,april or ,may7 as we have found through many years of experience that spring setting gives surest results in the ,north4 ,in the ,southern ,states plants may be set with success either in the spring or fall4 ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants1--,yearlings ,every spring the fields which have just produced plants are plowed at the close of our shipping season and put through our crop rotation process4 ,this thoroughly renovates the soil and supplies in proper proportions nitrogen1 phosphorus and potassium1 the essential elements of plant food together with an abundance of humus1 the medium through which plants feed4 ,it is what might be termed a regenerative process because it actually renews or rebuilds the soil4 ,it is impossible to find any plants on the ,kellogg farm more than one year old except in our testing and experimental beds1 and the mother plants in our propagating fields4 ,in digging plants for shipment all mother plants are thrown out4 ,only their offspring1--strong1 sturdy1 young runner plants1 are used in filling orders4 ,this assures ,kellogg customers young blood1 full of life and stamina4 ,when such plants are set in the customer's field or garden1 growth is rapid and vigorous4 ,illustration3 ,kellogg ,pedigree runner plant pruned and ready for packing4 ,vigorous1 heavily rooted one-year-old plants of this type are responsible for the universal success of ,kellogg customers4 ,answering an ,appeal for ,moisture 8,when ,nature ,refuses0 ,during periods of drouth1 our ,skinner ,irrigation ,system is relied upon as crop insurance4 ,it's value is not limited to furnishing moisture to ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants alone for it is just as frequently used in supplying moisture to our rotation crops4 ,like the good ,samaritan of ,sacred ,history1 it brings water from the nearby stream and applies it soothingly to the thirsty plants in the form of gentle1 mist-like1 refreshing rain which thoroughly saturates the ground to their very root tips4 ,if drouth prevails at seeding time1 its near-natural-rainfall insures prompt germination of seed which is necessary to a successful crop4 ,it likewise is depended upon to furnish an uninterrupted supply of moisture #8whenever ,nature refuses'4 ,often it is the only means of saving the crop4 ,this system enables us to furnish ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants with moisture throughout the growing season1 insuring unhampered and unchecked development both of plant and root systems4 ,with this dependable substitute for natural rainfall1 the intense and prolonged drouth of #aiba 7the most serious in many years7 was not the serious matter with us which it otherwise would have been4 ,there is also another way in which our ,skinner ,irrigation ,system serves our customers1 for it gives us an increased production of thousands of plants per acre4 ,as the size of our plant crop bears a direct relation to the prices of ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants1 you can readily see that this increased production is an important factor in enabling us to quote the low prices given on ,page #ff of this book4 ,hoeing1 ,cultivating and ,removing ,blossoms ,our propagating fields are hoed and cultivated repeatedly during the growing season and all blossoms are removed as fast as they appear4 ,we remove the blossoms from the everbearers just as late as we possibly can1 but during the fall they blossom so profusely that this would require a small army4 ,at that time however1 they are firmly established and have a fully developed root and crown system and are therefore not unfavorably affected by these late blossoms and the few berries which develop4 ,spraying ,dangerous insects and dangerously contagious plant diseases are strangers on the ,kellogg farm4 ,as precaution against any possible attacks by pests however1 ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants are sprayed frequently during the growing season with ,bordeaux mixture1 arsenate of lead and lime-sulphur4 ,this prevents the possibility of contamination of any nature4 ,mulching ,our plants are mulched for winter to the extent that we are able to obtain material for mulching4 ,the mulching is applied after the first heavy freezing in the winter4 ,this protects the ground against alternate freezing and thawing4 ,the mulching is removed in the spring before the plants are dug4 ,digging ,every ,kellogg ,plant is freshly dug at time of shipment in the spring and practically every plant is packed and on the way to the customer within twenty-four hours after it is dug4 ,we never dig plants in the fall and hold them in storage over winter for spring shipment as we do not believe in this practice and do not have any storage facilities of this nature4 ,packing for ,shipment ,in packing ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants for shipment1 we use only the highest grade sphagnum moss containing a proper amount of moisture4 ,larger orders are packed in wooden crates4 ,smaller orders are either wrapped in heavy moisture-proof paper or packed in strong corrugated cartons4 ,our packing methods are the most scientific and our containers the highest quality we can obtain4 ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants are tied into uniform bunches of #be plants1 each bunch containing a label bearing the name of the variety4 ,we never furnish less than #be plants of any variety1 nor can we furnish plants except in exact multiples of #be2 that is1--#be1 #ej1 #ge1 #ajj and so on4 ,by adopting this uniform size1 our counting and bunching department is able to develop the highest efficiency4 ,resulting ,superiority ,a striking contrast which tells more forcibly than words the value of our intensive soil preparation1 cultural and packing methods is shown by comparing the health1 vigor and productiveness of ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants with that of common plants4 ,such comparison proves conclusively that ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants are far superior to the ordinary4 ,their stored up vitality enables them to survive for a long period in transit4 ,like storage batteries they are charged with energy which gives them a running start in the right direction4 ,if you feel tempted to set ordinary plants because they may be purchased at a trifle lower price1 stop and ask yourself which eventually will be the more desirable--a big crop of fancy delicious berries such as ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants produce1 or a small inferior crop with the satisfaction 7if it may be called such7 that the plants were a trifle lower in price4 ,look ahead to fruiting time when this question may become a reality and let your better judgment influence you in placing your order for plants4 ,,our ,,mistakes ,to deny making mistakes is a frank acknowledgment of retrogression or a movement toward ultimate failure4 ,yes1 we make mistakes occasionally but what's more1 we make them serve as stepping stones to successful achievement rather than permitting them to remain as stumbling blocks to retard our progress4 ,we were gratified at the following voluntary tribute expressed in our office one day last summer by a traveling salesman who1 although having called on us many times1 had not succeeded in securing our order4 ,in the course of his conversation he remarked3 8,there's one thing ,i like about you people and that is your perfect frankness and the fact that you are just as ready to admit your mistakes as to boast of your achievements40 ,while we make as few mistakes as possible1 we can truthfully say that they result eventually to the interest of our customers as practically all are made and discovered in our testing and experimental plots4 ,any new method1 plan or variety which emerges therefrom virtually has undergone a test of fire and more than made good4 ,in other words we never pass anything on to our customers until we have developed it beyond the experimental stage to a point where its value is unquestioned4 ,in this way we constantly safeguard the interests of those who place their confidence in ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants and our ,company4 ,illustration3 ,kellogg's ,,premier ,,the ,,prize-,,winner ,,and ,,money-,,maker ,illustration3 ,senator ,dunlap ,,the ,,world-,,wide ,,favorite ,dollars and ,sense in ,setting ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants ,a question which frequently arises in the mind of the prospective strawberry grower is whether there actually is enough difference in plants to justify the difference in the prices quoted by different plant growers4 ,if you were to install some modern convenience in your home1 would you not be influenced in your selection largely by the service you could reasonably expect from it based on its past reputation8 ,you will agree this would be the logical basis of selection4 ,it also should be the essential consideration in ordering strawberry plants1 as you are to depend upon them for a service just as distinct in terms of quality and quantity of berries produced4 ,have you ever considered the very slight relation of 8price0 to 8cost10 also how frequently the word 8cost0 is misused8 ,an article purchased at a low price often is referred to as being 8cheap0 when eventually it may prove far more costly than a higher priced article of better quality4 ,don't be deceived into believing that low price represents real economy4 ,there are many factors in addition to price which go to make up ultimate cost and low price very often indicates 8cheap quality0 resulting invariably in 8high cost40 ,the one satisfactory way to reconcile 8cost0 and 8price0 is to be absolutely sure that the price you pay enables the producer to embody quality in the article4 ,the following comparison furnishes an intelligent application of the question of economy in the purchase of strawberry plants3 ,let us assume that you have a strawberry patch consisting of #b1jjj plants divided into two sections1 each composed of an equal number of plants of the same varieties4 ,one section is composed of 8cheap0 plants4 ,you know nothing about the fruiting reputation of their ancestors nor the conditions under which these plants were produced4 ,in fact1 for all you know they may have been taken from a fruiting bed4 ,you simply know that they are strawberry plants and that you obtained them at a low price4 ,the other section is set to ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants for which of course you paid a higher price4 ,perhaps you felt that you were unwise in paying the difference as there may be no visible difference in appearance4 ,at fruiting time however1 when each section tells its own story1 you will find that the 8cheap0 plants will have absolutely no argument to offer in their defense as the ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants will far outyield them and the berries will be of much higher quality4 ,at the close of the fruiting season you'll more fully appreciate the difference in 8cost40 ,the 8cheap0 plants require setting1 feeding1 hoeing1 cultivating and lodging 7use of your ground7 to the same extent as others4 ,in return you have found them loafers while the plants which at first seemed expensive were constantly on the job at fruiting time producing loads of big fancy berries which found a ready market at profitable prices4 ,this comparison is being made right along by thousands who are thus brought to a fuller1 stronger realization of the folly in being influenced to set 8cheap0 strawberry plants4 ,to the thinking person1 it is a self-evident fact that ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants which are bred in conformity with ,nature's laws up to the highest possible standards1 must be far more profitable and desirable than plants produced to meet a certain low price4 ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants although a trifle higher in price1 really don't 8cost0 as much as ordinary plants because their higher productiveness and better quality berries insures additional returns which justify an expenditure of many times the difference in 8price40 ,this is not an isolated comparison but applies in every case where the product is measured in definite terms4 ,for example1 suppose you have a cow which gives twenty quarts of milk having a high butter test and your neighbor one which produces but half this quantity having a lower test4 ,it wouldn't take you long to decide that your cow1 even at double the price of your neighbor's would be the more profitable4 ,it's quite true that you can obtain plants from various sources1 often at prices much lower than we can possibly quote4 ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants however are not grown to meet such competition4 ,they are produced just as good as human understanding of science will permit4 ,as explained on ,pages #aa to #ae inclusive1 everything necessary in the way of plant food1 moisture1 cultivation1 also protection against insects and disease1 is furnished just when and as required to insure the most healthy1 vigorous growth and development both of plant and fruit systems4 ,we never make up our price-list until late in the fall when all requirements have been fully supplied and the plants have snuggled down for their winter nap4 ,prices then are based on the size of the crop1 cost of producing1 plus the small profit to which we are entitled4 ,if you grow or intend growing strawberries either to supply your own home or for profit1 remember2 the use of ground1 cost of labor1 fertilizers1 etc41 is the same whether you set plants of unknown fruiting qualities or ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants which are absolutely dependable for crops and profits4 ,the strain of plants you set is a big factor in determining your results at the close of the fruiting season4 ,kellogg's ,free ,service ,even if you don't know the first thing about strawberry growing1 you can grow ,kellogg strawberries successfully right from the start by following the instructions given on ,pages #dg to #eh inclusive4 ,and should you encounter individual problems in your strawberry work1 a letter to ,kellogg's ,free ,service ,department will bring you reliable advice quickly whenever you find it necessary to ask for information4 ,this service is ,,absolutely ,,free4 ,so don't let lack of experience prevent your enjoying ,kellogg strawberries to the full4 ,if you never have grown them1 resolve right now to begin this year and as a final caution3--,send us your order early to avoid the disappointment which invariably results from delay in ordering until our plants are all sold4 ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants ,represent the ,greatest ,plant ,value per ,dollar because ,they ,produce the ,greatest ,dollar ,value per ,plant 8,the heavy frosts late this spring killed about all the fruit in this vicinity but my strawberry patch resisted the frost and produced a very satisfactory crop4 ,the patch which measures only #cj x #de feet yielded #agb quarts of which we kept record and besides1 the children were in the patch frequently and ate all they wanted4 ,several friends whose berries were ruined by the frosts couldn't understand why my patch did so well and ,i told them where ,i got the plants and advised them to set ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants if they want to be sure of a berry crop40 ,j4 ,t4 ,,counts1 ,west ,virginia4 8,the ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants ,i received from you last spring were grown hill system and today ,i have the finest strawberry patch ,i ever have seen4 ,one strawberry grower who has seen my patch says ,i will have an average of two quarts of berries per plant from the entire patch40 ,f4 ,j4 ,,dolby1 ,ohio4 8,from #fjj ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants1 we sold #efd quarts of berries this year and in addition1 used a great many ourselves4 ,not a quart was sold for less than #cj cents4 ,they certainly were fine berries and everyone who saw the patch remarked at the beauty of the berries and such unusual productiveness40 ,,mrs4 ,,arthur ,,smith1 ,new ,york4 8,from one-twentieth of an acre of ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants1 ,i picked #dcb quarts of the finest strawberries we ever have seen4 ,this is at the rate of nearly #i1jjj quarts per acre and if it isn't #8going some1' ,i don't know what would be considered a big crop40 ,,james ,m4 ,,reeds1 ,indiana4 8,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants are the best ,i have ever received or seen4 ,i get #dj cents per quart for all the berries ,i care to sell40 ,,mrs4 ,l4 ,b4 ,,brozelton1 ,new ,mexico4 8,my ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants have produced an excellent crop of fancy berries this season which ,i sold at #cj and #ce cents per quart4 ,as this was a new venture1 ,i certainly am well pleased with results4 ,by growing ,kellogg ,strawberries the ,kellogg ,way anyone can meet with success40 ,h4 ,f4 ,,weatherhead1 ,vermont4 99 99 99 99 99 ,two varieties you can absolutely bank upon3--,kellogg's ,marvel1 7,the ,marvel of ,beauty and ,productiveness71 and ,kellogg's ,delicious1 7,the ,strawberry ,that ,satisfies74 ,read their descriptions on ,pages #bb and #bc4 ,illustration3 ,kellogg's ,delicious ,shortcake ,illustration3 ,kellogg's ,delicious ,the ,strawberry ,that ,satisfies ,descriptions of ,standard ,varieties ,illustration3 ,kellogg's ,delicious ,the ,strawberry ,that ,satisfies ,,male ,,or ,,bi-,,sexual 7,b7 7,for photo-engravings see ,front ,cover also ,pages #d1 #bj and #ba7 ,there is perhaps no more difficult feature connected with the introduction of a new variety than the selection of an appropriate and suggestive name4 ,we might have named this new origination 8,productive0 because it is such a wonderful producer4 ,in fact1 it is really wonderful in so many ways that 8,wonderful0 also would have been an appropriate name1 yet neither were sufficiently expressive4 ,this wonderful new mid-season bi-sexual variety which we are offering this year for the first time1 is really self-named and it gives us great pleasure to introduce it to you as ,kellogg's ,delicious1 7,the ,strawberry ,that ,satisfies74 ,dee-licious6 ,unconsciously1--almost involuntarily1 a taste of its berries compels this exclamation for never have you tasted anything more lastingly delicious4 ,we began testing ,kellogg's ,delicious several years ago4 ,its wonderful productiveness and the supremely delicious flavor of its berries impressed us so favorably that we immediately communicated with the originators1 asking for a full and complete description of the variety as it grew and fruited with them4 ,to our satisfaction1 they informed us that their experience was practically identical with ours4 ,kellogg's ,delicious is the result of scientific crossing and breeding4 ,it was originated by ,travis ,brothers1 ,cleveland1 ,n4 ,y4 and their description of this variety is so true to life as it has grown and fruited with us1 that we are presenting it with our stamp of approval3 ,illustration3 ,you too1 can grow big1 fancy1 8,,kellogg',s ,,delicious0 ,strawberries4 ,it's easy1 profitable and lots of fun4 ,try it and become convinced4 8,kellogg's ,delicious is the most promising mid-season bi-sexual strawberry grown today4 ,it thrives in practically all soils and climates4 ,the plants are vigorous and healthy and root very deeply4 ,foliage is beautiful dark green and exceptionally resistant to leaf spot4 ,it is enormously productive and the berries of the last picking are nearly as large as the first4 ,even in poor soil it will produce a large crop of good sized berries4 ,berries are uniformly large and fancy1 dark red throughout from surface to center and exceedingly easy to pick and hull4 ,they are produced in large clusters on strong1 sturdy fruit stalks4 ,their flavor is delicious beyond description1 hence its name4 ,you cannot recommend ,kellogg's ,delicious too highly as its performance more than justifies your most eloquent endorsement40 ,we have thoroughly tested ,kellogg's ,delicious for several seasons and now are offering it to our customers with the full assurance that it will produce berries of more delicious quality than any other variety of its season and that it is not exceeded in productiveness by any other mid-season variety4 ,the commercial grower will find it highly profitable because its berries are large and firm and ship and carry splendidly4 ,it also is one of the very choicest and most economical varieties for the home garden as its berries are so sweet1 mild and delicious that they are thoroughly relished as dessert even when served with little or no sugar4 ,basing our opinion on its performance with us and with the originator under conditions entirely dissimilar1 we have the strongest assurance that this is destined to become one of the world's most popular and most widely grown varieties4 ,in setting ,kellogg's ,delicious1 you are assured strong1 vigorous plants and big crops of fancy1 delicious berries and when it begins fruiting in your own field or garden you'll say1 8,delicious1 ,i'm glad ,i met you40 ,there is sure to be an overwhelming demand for plants of this variety4 ,we cannot too strongly advise that you order early4 ,delay will probably result in your order reaching us after these plants are all sold4 ,avoid this disappointing experience by sending us your order as early as possible4 ,for prices of ,kellogg's ,delicious plants see ,page #ff1 column #d4 ,illustration3 ,,kellogg',s ,,marvel ,the ,,marvel of ,,beauty and ,,productiveness ,,male ,,or ,,bi-,,sexual 7,b7 7,for photo-engravings see ,back ,cover also ,pages #e and #bd7 ,we never introduce any variety until thorough and extensive tests have convinced us that it is superior to any other variety of its season4 ,as proof of this assertion1 we proudly refer to the universal and unrivalled success of new originations which we have introduced in the past4 ,at last we have found the superior late bi-sexual variety1 ,kellogg's ,marvel1 7,the ,marvel of ,beauty and ,productiveness71 which we predict will assume leadership among late varieties just as ,kellogg's ,premier ranks supreme in the extra-early list4 ,kellogg's ,marvel is a strong1 late bi-sexual of the same season as ,kellogg's ,big ,late4 ,the plants grow to enormous size1 develop big1 robust roots and crowns1 are extremely hardy and vigorous and withstand drouth to a remarkable degree4 ,the foliage is bright snappy green1 its tough leaf tissue rendering it resistant to leaf spot1 insects and weather extremes4 ,its marvelous productiveness1 the beauty and exquisite flavor of its big1 bright1 blood-red berries and its strong1 healthy1 vigorous plants combine to make ,kellogg's ,marvel as nearly #ajj per cent strawberry perfection as it is possible to obtain4 ,kellogg's ,marvel originated with ,percy ,schuchardt of ,north ,lake1 ,wisconsin1 who furnishes the following description and information3 8,i discovered ,kellogg's ,marvel seven years ago1 about the middle of ,july in an old sod4 ,the plant growth was so strong that it had practically choked out the grass4 ,i removed six plants to an old flower bed for want of a better place to propagate them and although this original plot has never been weeded1 watered1 fertilized or cared for in any way since the first season1 it has fruited well every year for the past six years and is still in commission1 producing some fine large berries this season4 ,kellogg's ,marvel is undoubtedly a cross of ,senator ,dunlap and ,warfield as ,i fruited these two varieties for years prior to the discovery of the ,kellogg's ,marvel seedling and ,i had the only strawberry patch in this vicinity4 ,the foliage of this variety resembles its presumable parents but is much taller and in plant growth1 it is the strongest ,i ever have seen4 ,it is the most productive variety that ,i know of1 outyielding all others here two to one4 ,the berries have a slight neck like ,senator ,dunlap but are firmer and longer than either ,dunlap or ,warfield4 ,their quality is excellent--far better than any other strawberry ,i have ever tasted4 ,they are beautiful dark red clear through and equally splendid for all purposes4 ,we use them exclusively in our hotel4 ,my admiration for ,kellogg's ,marvel grows stronger every year4 ,i consider it practically a #8fool proof' variety--one which may be planted anywhere with assured success40 ,illustration3 8,hats off0 to ,kellogg's ,marvel1 the ,marvel of ,beauty and ,productiveness ,just think of it--the offspring of ,senator ,dunlap and ,warfield1 two of the very best of the old-time standard varieties4 ,this alone is sufficient to commend ,kellogg's ,marvel if nothing more were said of it4 ,the photo-engravings shown on ,pages #e1 #bd and ,back ,cover give only a slight idea of the size1 color and beauty of ,kellogg's ,marvel strawberries as it is impossible to reproduce on paper their remarkable splendor4 ,we have tried to be ultraconservative in our description of this variety but we simply couldn't--the variety wouldn't permit4 ,plant ,kellogg's ,marvel this spring and you'll acknowledge that it merits a more glowing description than we have presented2 that this variety really is 8,the ,marvel of ,beauty and ,productiveness40 ,we anticipate a much greater demand for plants than we can possibly supply and our caution1 8order early to avoid the disappointing1 sold-out experience10 applies with special significance to this variety4 ,for prices of ,kellogg's ,marvel plants see ,page #ff1 column #d4 ,illustration3 ,,kellogg',s ,,marvel ,the ,,marvel of ,,beauty and ,,productiveness ,illustration3 ,dr4 ,burrill ,the ,million ,dollar ,strawberry ,illustration3 ,kellogg's ,,premier ,,the ,,prize-,,winner ,,and ,,money-,,maker ,,male ,,or ,,bi-,,sexual 7,b7 7,for photo-engravings see ,pages #af and #eb7 ,kellogg's ,premier today is unquestionably the most popular and most widely grown extra-early variety4 ,its popularity is well earned and deserved1 for no other variety of its season can boast its equal in productiveness1 size and quality of berries and adaptability to all soils and climates4 ,kellogg's ,premier is a strong growing bisexual and although classed as extra-early because of its unusually early ripening1 it perhaps has the longest fruiting season of all standard varieties2 an ideal pollenizer for early1 medium and late pistillates4 ,the plants grow large1 root deeply and indicate no preference as to soil or climate1 thriving everywhere and withstanding drouth to a remarkable degree4 ,the foliage is tall and heavy1 forming a canopy-like protection for the great clusters of mammoth berries which are produced beneath on long1 strong fruit stalks4 ,the berries are large1 deep red1 beautifully formed and of mild1 yet most delicious flavor4 ,its fruiting capacity is so great as to seem almost magic and in quality its berries outclass all other varieties of its season4 ,everyone who has grown ,kellogg's ,premier or seen this variety in fruit agrees with us that it is indeed 8,the ,prize-,winner and ,money-,maker0 of all extra-early varieties4 ,for prices of ,kellogg's ,premier plants see page #ff1 column #c4 8,have just finished picking my ,kellogg's ,premier and although this ,county ships #dj to #fj cars of strawberries daily1 my ,premier berries made the #8hit of the season'4 ,i had many opportunities to sell my entire patch for next season1 prospective buyers telling me just to name my price40 ,j4 ,,lloyd ,,sterling1 ,maryland4 8,never1 during my #cg years' experience in growing strawberries1 have ,i found any variety that in yield and quality of berries could equal ,kellogg's ,premier4 ,my ,premier berries sold readily1 in fact were in great demand1 at an advance of #aj cents per quart over market prices40 ,,arthur ,,bickford1 ,illinois4 8,i am very highly pleased with your ,kellogg's ,premier4 ,my plants of this variety produced berries last season which laid side by side ran #ah berries to the yard4 ,this variety is certainly all you claim4 ,i am considered the leading authority on strawberries in this vicinity and always recommend ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants40 ,f4 ,w4 ,,burlingame1 ,ohio4 8,i have nothing but the highest praise for ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants4 ,am especially pleased with ,kellogg's ,premier and ,dr4 ,burrill--both #8,stem ,winders'4 ,they are even more than you claim for them40 ,j4 ,f4 ,,dowell1 ,oklahoma4 8,our ,kellogg's ,premier and ,dr4 ,burrill produced the most beautiful strawberries we ever have seen4 ,picked about #bej quarts from only #age plants40 ,,oscar ,,larson1 ,illinois4 8,dr4 ,burrill is a most wonderful variety4 ,from only five rows #ace feet long1 we have all had we could use at home and realized over #da4jj from the surplus berries this season40 ,m4 ,s4 ,,wiman1 ,kansas4 8,i find ,dr4 ,burrill a strong1 vigorous grower1 excellent producer and splendid drouth resister40 ,l4 ,b4 ,,hibschwiler1 ,new ,york4 8,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants are fine1 especially ,dr4 ,burrill4 ,they are truly wonderful1--such large vigorous plants and such heavy fruiters40 ,,mrs4 ,,frank ,l4 ,,jones1 ,maine4 8,am selling my ,dr4 ,burrill strawberries at #dj cents per quart4 ,they are very large and fancy4 ,i cannot speak highly enough of ,kellogg strawberries40 ,j4 ,e4 ,,parsons1 ,ontario4 ,illustration3 ,dr4 ,burrill ,the ,million ,dollar ,strawberry ,,male ,,or ,,bi-,,sexual 7,b7 7,for photo-engravings see ,pages #be and #ec7 ,dr4 ,burrill embodies all desirable qualities necessary to constitute an ideal mid-season variety with none of the undesirable features so frequently present4 ,this strong1 mid-season bisexual was originated by ,j4 ,r4 ,reasoner1 7originator of ,senator ,dunlap71 and although resembling ,senator ,dunlap in some respects1 it is a separate and distinctly superior variety4 ,the plants grow large1 are heavy crown-builders and prolific runner makers1 making it equally desirable for any system of culture4 ,its dense foliage forms ample protection for the berries4 ,outstanding among its many desirable characteristics is its enormous productiveness1 for at fruiting time the plants are simply a mass of blossoms and fruit4 ,the berries are dark red1 deliciously flavored and of firm texture--unsurpassed for canning or shipping4 ,their bright green calyx1 golden seeds and beautiful color of the fruit form a striking color contrast which compels more than passing attention4 ,dr4 ,burrill succeeds everywhere4 ,a profitable variety for the commercial strawberry grower--also desirable for the home garden4 ,for prices of ,dr4 ,burrill plants see page #ff1 column #c4 ,illustration3 ,magic gem ,,the ,,gem ,,of ,,perfection ,,male ,,or ,,bi-,,sexual 7,b7 7,for photo-engraving see ,page #cf7 ,magic ,gem is of ,western origination and in plant growth is a typical representation of the rugged characteristics which symbolize its native section4 ,although born in the ,west however1 ,magic ,gem claims no preference as to soil or climate but has become a leading favorite in home gardens and with commercial strawberry growers in the ,north1 ,east1 ,south and ,west alike4 ,it is a strong mid-season bisexual1 its blooming season extending over such a long period that it is successfully used for mating all except extra-early pistillates4 ,magic ,gem produces abundantly and matures practically every berry4 ,its berries are large1 dark red1 with seeds deeply embedded in the flesh4 ,their firm1 solid texture makes them ideal for canning or shipping to distant markets4 ,crowned with beautiful1 well-formed calyxes which remain fresh and bright for an unusual length of time after picking1 they present a most attractive appearance when packed4 ,for home use or market1 you will find ,magic ,gem a splendid medium-late variety4 ,it has been appropriately titled1 8,the ,gem of ,perfection40 ,for prices of ,magic ,gem plants see ,page #ff1 column #c4 8,magic ,gem is the best flavored berry ,i ever tasted4 ,my ,kellogg strawberries last season were the largest ,i have ever seen anywhere1--on the market1 in the garden or on the farm40 ,w4 ,d4 ,,ferris1 ,georgia4 8,magic ,gem is a splendid variety4 ,i counted #ef berries on one of my ,magic ,gem plants and another plant of this variety must have produced at least #ajj berries4 ,my plants are not allowed to produce any runners40 ,w4 ,,woodworth1 ,ohio4 8,in the spring of #aiah ,i set #age ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants in our garden1 #ajj of which were ,magic ,gem1 planning on having only enough fruit for our own use4 ,the next season1 from this small plot we sold #db4be worth of berries and besides used and gave away berries to the value of #ac4fe1 making the total value of our crop #ee4ij4 ,if ,i figure correctly1 this is at the rate of over #b1djj per acre and is not so rotten1 ,i'll say4 ,if we hadn't sold our home and moved away1 we no doubt would have had a splendid crop in #aibj40 ,e4 ,g4 ,,whitley1 ,new ,york4 8,in your catalog1 you picture some very attractive ,magic ,gem and ,kellogg's ,prize berries but they are no better than berries ,i have grown of these varieties4 ,parties who told me ,i was foolish to pay your prices for plants when ,i could get plants from other growers for less1 have changed their minds4 ,now they also want to set ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants40 ,f4 ,,telford1 ,ontario1 ,canada4 8,i cannot say enough in praise of ,magic ,gem1 ,dr4 ,burrill and ,kellogg's ,premier1 all of which are splendid varieties40 ,j4 ,,berkshire1 ,connecticut4 8,i have been growing ,kellogg's ,prize for three years4 ,this variety certainly is a wonder40 ,,mrs4 ,,lillie ,,wildish1 ,wisconsin4 8,kellogg's ,prize is the greatest strawberry under the sun40 ,,mrs4 ,,saathamp1 ,illinois4 8,kellogg's ,prize is by far the best berry ,i ever have grown40 ,h4 ,s4 ,,tucker1 ,missouri4 8,kellogg's ,prize is the greatest strawberry on earth4 ,you have made a mistake in pronouncing it #8wonderful4' ,you should have said #8magnificent'40 ,w4 ,h4 ,,openshaw1 ,new ,jersey4 8,kellogg's ,premier and ,kellogg's ,prize can't be recommended too highly40 ,j4 ,w4 ,,sims1 ,kentucky4 ,illustration3 ,kellogg's ,,prize ,the ,late ,strawberry ,without a ,fault ,,female ,,or ,,pistillate 7,p7 7,for photo-engraving see ,page #bh7 ,kellogg's ,prize is a late pistillate1 grows medium tall and spreading1 roots deeply1 is strong and hardy and succeeds everywhere4 ,it is a consistently heavy fruiter4 ,its berries are uniformly large1 beautiful and delicious4 ,they are produced in clusters beneath the heavy texture foliage which admits just enough of the sun's rays to insure uniform color and ripening4 ,their deep crimson color splashed with dark red1 together with their waxlike surface and beautiful calyx1 make ,kellogg's ,prize berries an object of beauty which words cannot describe4 ,their mild1 delicious flavor once tasted1 creates a lingering desire for more4 ,kellogg's ,prize is a favorite in all sections4 ,its many exceptional merits combine to make this 8,the ,late ,strawberry ,without a ,fault40 ,for prices of ,kellogg's ,prize plants see page #ff1 column #c4 ,illustration3 ,kellogg's ,,prize ,the ,late ,strawberry ,without a ,fault ,illustration3 ,gibson ,makes ,good ,everywhere ,illustration3 ,kellogg's ,,big ,,late ,,the ,,queen ,,of ,,quality ,,quantity ,,female ,,or ,,pistillate 7,p7 7,for photo-engraving see ,page #cg7 ,kellogg's ,big ,late is a strong growing late pistillate1 an excellent drouth resister1 has a long1 heavy root system1 large healthy foliage and is a big1 robust crown-builder4 ,it is a consistently heavy producer of large1 deep scarlet colored berries which are produced abundantly in clusters on long fruiting stems4 ,their highly delicious flavor and fragrant aroma leaves nothing to be desired4 ,a beautiful bright green calyx which remains fresh and bright longer after picking than most varieties crowns each berry4 ,this1 together with the firm1 solid berry texture1 makes ,big ,late a desirable shipping variety4 ,this is the sixth consecutive season we have offered ,kellogg's ,big ,late to our customers and the increasing orders for this variety each year is evidence of its popularity4 ,given an opportunity1 ,kellogg's ,big ,late will convince you that words and pictures are incapable of rendering a just description of this variety1--that it is 8,the ,queen of ,quality and ,quantity40 ,for prices of ,kellogg's ,big ,late plants see ,page #ff1 column #c4 8,kellogg's ,big ,late produces uniformly large berries and the flavor is all that any lover of strawberries could wish for4 ,i would not want any better variety40 ,,john ,w4 ,,cooper1 ,kansas4 8,some of my ,big ,late berries measured #d to #e inches in circumference4 ,they have made folks here sit up and take notice and agree with me that it pays to set ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants40 ,t4 ,h4 ,,smith1 ,iowa4 8,kellogg's ,big ,late is a wonderful variety4 ,the berries hold up fine after picking40 ,,mrs4 ,e4 ,s4 ,,eggleston1 ,indiana4 8,kellogg's ,big ,late is all that can be desired in a strawberry4 ,this variety stands extremes of weather unusually well40 ,,clyde ,,forman1 ,kansas4 8,this is the fourth year we have grown ,kellogg's ,big ,late which is now loaded with fruit4 ,both this variety and your ,superb ,everbearer are excellent40 ,,adam ,,rae1 ,washington4 8,kellogg's ,big ,late is the leading strawberry in our locality4 ,i sold my berries at #dj cents per single quart or #h4jj per crate1 realizing #a1bac4ie from only one-half acre4 ,in addition1 ,i also paid quite a few pickers' bills in berries1 supplied all our own family of ten could use on the table and we canned and preserved our winter supply1 of which no account was kept4 ,the varieties were ,kellogg's ,big ,four and ,big ,late40 ,h4 ,a4 ,,wysong1 ,indiana4 ,illustration3 ,gibson ,makes ,good ,everywhere ,,male ,,or ,,bi-,,sexual 7,b7 7,for photo-engraving see ,page #bi7 ,illustration3 ,,the ,,open ,,door ,,of ,,opportunity 8,this ,kellogg ,strawberry ,garden produced more berries than we could possibly use4 ,it has shown me #8the open door of opportunity' and ,i now want to order about #c1jjj ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants4 ,i am especially interested in ,kellogg ,everbearers4 ,please send me your latest price list40 7,extract from a letter received from ,mrs4 ,pearl ,hays of ,louisiana1 shown above in her ,kellogg ,strawberry ,garden47 ,we are listing ,gibson this season for the first time in response to an increasing demand for plants of this variety4 ,although considered by some to be identical with ,parson's ,beauty and ,pocomoke and resembling these varieties in some characteristics1 we consider it superior to both4 ,gibson is a strong mid-season bi-sexual1--an ideal pollenizer4 ,its plants grow strong and vigorous and root heavily4 ,the foliage is glossy1 dark-green1 tough and heavy in texture and remarkably resistant to drouth1 insects and disease4 ,gibson is wonderfully productive of large1 firm1 round-conic berries which are uniform in size and shape and beautiful dark crimson from surface to center4 ,they are of mild1 delicious flavor2 ideal for immediate table use1 also excellent for canning or shipping as they retain their beautiful color1 form and natural flavor when canned for winter or shipped to distant markets4 ,the berries hold up in size right through the season1 practically every berry reaching maturity and ripening evenly4 ,gibson is grown almost exclusively as a market berry in some sections and is rapidly increasing in popularity because it 8,makes ,good ,everywhere40 ,for prices of ,gibson plants see ,page #ff1 column #b4 ,illustration3 ,kellogg's ,,big ,,wonder ,a ,wonderful ,strawberry ,,male ,,or ,,bi ,,sexual 7,b7 7,for photo-engravings see ,pages #cb and #fd7 ,rare indeed are varieties which possess the winning qualities embodied in ,kellogg's ,big ,wonder4 ,here is a strong1 medium-late bisexual which1 in foliage and plant growth1 simply 8can't be beat40 ,the plants grow very tall and vigorous and the leaves which are borne on strong1 heavy stems1 are large1 dark green1 of exceptionally tough texture and practically immune to disease4 ,a long1 heavy root system enables this variety to withstand weather extremes to a remarkable degree4 ,its berries are large1 glossy dark-red and highly flavored4 ,it produces abundantly and the berries are well protected by the foliage4 ,you will like ,kellogg's ,big ,wonder as it is indeed 8,a ,wonderful ,strawberry40 ,for prices of ,kellogg's ,big ,wonder plants see ,page #ff1 column #c4 8,my ,kellogg's ,big ,wonder plants are such fine specimens that ,i am enclosing herewith an order for more and remittance of #i4jj in payment40 ,j4 ,j4 ,,wolfe1 ,iowa4 8,i am very well pleased with ,kellogg's ,big ,late and ,sionilli which ,i received from you last year4 ,these varieties have given me a big crop of high quality berries for which ,i received the highest price throughout the season40 ,j4 ,p4 ,,flynn1 ,michigan4 8,my ,sionilli plants did splendidly1 producing very dark red berries of excellent quality40 ,,leon ,e4 ,,dix1 ,vermont4 8,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants pay and pay big4 ,they are rank growers1 great drouth resisters1 heavy producers and the berries are very large and of highest quality4 ,i have found ,sionilli a desirable variety40 ,j4 ,m4 ,,pasley1 ,missouri4 8,our yield from ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants was very1 very good and the berries were of such high quality that we could not begin to supply the demand for them among our neighbors4 ,our fanciest berries were produced by your wonderful variety1 ,sionilli40 ,m4 ,j4 ,,perry1 ,new ,york4 8,sionilli and ,kellogg's ,progressive are successes in this climate4 ,none better40 ,,dr4 ,d4 ,a4 ,,gove1 ,washington4 8,i like ,sionilli very much4 ,this variety is a winner40 ,g4 ,w4 ,,borough1 ,indiana4 8,i have found ,sionilli a splendid variety4 ,it is a very heavy cropper4 ,its berries are large1 dark red and of unusually fine flavor4 ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants #8can't be beat'40 ,n4 ,t4 ,,crawford1 ,virginia4 ,illustration3 ,president ,p4 ,e4 ,beatty inspecting a field and picking of ,sionilli strawberries on the grounds of the originator of this variety previous to its introduction by us in #aiai4 ,illustration3 ,sion-illi ,,big ,,in ,,size ,,big ,,in ,,yield ,,male ,,or ,,bi-,,sexual 7,b7 7,for photo-engraving see ,page #cc7 ,sionilli is a strong1 late bisexual1--an ideal mate for ,kellogg's ,prize and ,kellogg's ,big ,late4 ,sionilli plants are 8,big in ,size--,big in ,yield10 grow strong and upright with heavy root system which extends as deeply into the soil as the foliage grows above the surface1 making it one of the strongest drouth resisters4 ,the foliage1 which is large and of heavy texture1 furnishes ample protection for the berries which are produced beneath on strong1 upright stems4 ,sionilli is an exceptionally heavy producer4 ,its berries are real dark red from surface to center and of supremely delicious flavor1 unlike any other strawberry4 ,they are of firm texture1 topped with beautiful1 fully developed calyx and possess remarkable keeping and shipping qualities4 ,our strongest endorsement cannot express our admiration for ,sionilli4 ,we unhesitatingly recommend it as an excellent late variety both for the commercial strawberry grower and the home garden4 ,for prices of ,sionilli plants see ,page #ff1 column #c4 ,illustration3 ,kellogg's ,,big ,,wonder ,a ,wonderful ,strawberry ,illustration3 ,sion-illi ,,big ,,in ,,size ,,big ,,in ,,yield ,illustration3 ,news and ,views from ,kellogg ,customers ,word and picture evidence of their success in all sections of the country--success widespread as the name and fame of ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants4 ,lack of space renders it impossible for us to reproduce the many photographs and letters of satisfaction which have come to us4 ,the thousands in our files would fill a volume of many pages4 ,where1 as forcibly as in letters like these1 could you find such strong assurance of the satisfaction and success which you too may enjoy from ,kellogg ,strawberries grown the ,kellogg ,way8 #aj ,,years--,,none ,,better 8,we have grown ,kellogg ,strawberries for the past ten years and always have an abundance of big1 delicious berries of the highest quality4 ,,none ,,better40 ,e4 ,w4 ,,day1 ,illinois4 ,,too ,,good ,,to ,,sell 8,kellogg ,strawberries certainly have the size1 flavor and quality and are abundant fruiters4 ,we preserve and can our surplus as they are ,,too ,,good ,,to ,,sell40 ,d4 ,d4 ,,hubbard1 ,california4 #bj ,,years ,,of ,,satisfaction 8,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants have proved entirely satisfactory to me and the berries have been the wonder of the neighborhood4 ,i sent you my first order for plants while living in ,wisconsin about #bj years ago and have continued to send you my orders ever since40 ,t4 ,j4 ,,hammond1 ,oregon4 #abe ,,from ,,only #h ,,investment 8,i enclose order for ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants and remittance of #cj in payment4 ,our last order amounting to only #h1 gave us #abe worth of berries besides all we could use4 ,we are ,,very ,,well ,,satisfied40 ,c4 ,c4 ,,hahn1 ,ohio4 ,,three ,,quarts ,,per ,,plant 8,my greatest strawberry success has come from ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants4 ,i wish you could have seen my patch when it was at its best last spring4 ,i had plants that produced as many as #abj berries to the plant and #ce to #dj of these berries made a quart4 ,our small patch gave us all the berries we could eat three times a day during the summer and fall1 7the last on ,thanksgiving ,day71 all we wanted to can for winter and the surplus berries paid all expenses40 ,,gaston ,,smathers1 ,north ,carolina4 ,if you now are growing or ever have grown ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants1 you will at once appreciate the sincere satisfaction which has prompted these letters4 ,perhaps you too at some time have written us or have felt inclined to do so1 telling of your success with ,kellogg ,strawberries4 ,but if you never have grown them1 you certainly have missed a splendid opportunity to enjoy ,nature's rarest treat at its best4 ,if you have any available ground1 whether only a small backyard garden or a large acreage1 set a patch of ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants this spring and at fruiting time you will be convinced beyond all doubt that you can't afford to be without them4 ,you'll be just as enthusiastic over their big delicious berry crops as our thousands of other customers who proclaim them best by test4 ,illustration3 ,magic ,gem ,,the ,,gem of ,,perfection ,illustration3 ,kellogg's ,,big ,,late ,,the ,,queen ,,of ,,quality ,,quantity ,illustration3 ,senator ,dunlap ,,the ,,world-,,wide ,,favorite ,,male ,,or ,,bi-,,sexual 7,b7 7,for photo-engravings see ,pages #ag and #di7 ,wherever strawberries are grown1 fields of ,senator ,dunlap are a familiar sight and the name has become a household word4 ,senator ,dunlap is a tall1 dense1 hardy grower4 ,it has an unusually long fruiting season1 producing great quantities of handsome1 delicious1 top-shaped berries having a pronounced neck crowned with a beautiful bright green calyx4 ,the berries are dark1 glossy red shading to deep scarlet on under side1 with golden seeds embedded in the beautiful waxlike flesh and present a most attractive appearance when packed for market4 ,for shipping1 canning or immediate table use1 ,senator ,dunlap is a 8,world-,wide ,favorite0--the most popular of the old standard varieties4 ,for prices of ,senator ,dunlap plants see ,page #ff1 column #a4 ,other ,old ,standard ,varieties ,,aroma ,male or ,bi-sexual 7,b7 ,,late4 ,grows low and spreading4 ,heavy producer of large1 rather round1 dark-red berries4 ,extra good shipper and splendid keeper4 ,for prices see ,page #ff1 column #a4 ,,glen ,,mary ,male or ,bi-sexual 7,b7 ,,mid-,,season4 ,medium tall and heavy grower4 ,very productive of extra-large1 bright-red berries which shade to a lighter color at the tip4 ,its productiveness1 shipping and other good qualities have made this mid-season bi-sexual a favorite in many localities4 ,for prices see ,page #ff1 column #b4 ,,haverland ,female or ,pistillate 7,p7 ,,early4 ,plants grow rather tall and spreading4 ,exceedingly productive of long1 medium-size1 bright-red berries4 ,a well known old-time standard variety4 ,for prices see ,page #ff1 column #a4 ,,warfield ,female or ,pistillate 7,p7 ,,early4 ,tall and extra-strong grower4 ,very hardy and succeeds everywhere4 ,one of the most productive varieties in existence4 ,berries are medium large1 smooth1 very dark-red and attractive4 ,one of the best shippers and canners4 ,warfield will be found wherever strawberries are grown4 ,a choice variety for the home garden or field4 ,for prices see ,page #ff1 column #a4 ,,wm4 ,,belt ,male or ,bi-sexual 7,b7 ,,mid-,,season4 ,medium tall grower with very heavy foliage4 ,produces big1 bright-red berries in great abundance4 ,berries are slightly irregular but of high quality4 ,for prices see ,page #ff1 column #b4 99 99 99 99 99 ,a ,,sound ,,investment ,,regardless ,,of ,,price 8,i have just returned home from my recent trip during which ,i visited your farm and wish to take this means of thanking you for the very cordial hospitality extended to me and the opportunity to see for myself what you are doing4 ,i was greatly impressed with your organization under which your work is systematized into departments1 also the neatness which prevailed everywhere4 ,i was also very favorably impressed with your splendid ,skinner ,irrigation ,system which has carried you so successfully through the season's severe drouth4 ,your vigorous plant and rotation crops furnish evidence of good judgment in installing this system of irrigation4 ,the thorough manner in which every detail of your work is carried out naturally adds to the cost of producing ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants but the resulting improvement in quality amply justifies the expenditure4 ,regardless of the price your customers pay for ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants1 their investment is a sound one4 ,your methods insure success and ,i am sure you will continue to reap it40 ,,albert ,j4 ,,hartung1 ,michigan4 ,kellogg's ,everbearers 7,for photo-engravings see ,pages #h and #de7 ,kellogg's ,everbearers begin fruiting the first year about three months after plants are set and continue to fruit heavily until checked by severe winter weather4 ,the following year they begin fruiting in ,june1 producing a spring crop fully as large as many of the standard varieties and 7after a rest period in ,july7 another enormous crop during the summer and fall4 ,they are not affected by frost or light freezing4 ,we have picked and served delicious ,everbearing ,strawberries early in ,december after a six-inch snowfall4 ,the high prices received for fall berries and the fact that ,kellogg's ,everbearers produce a substantial crop the same season the plants are set1 makes them highly desirable for the home garden or commercial strawberry grower4 ,to anyone who never has grown or seen the ,everbearers fruiting in the fall and who is inclined to question their summer and fall fruiting habits1 we want to say that it is difficult--yes1 practically impossible to keep off the late summer and fall blossoms1 so persistent is their nature to fruit at that time4 ,they have been developed out of the experimental stage1 their success is absolutely unquestionable and we recommend them with our highest endorsement4 ,as a result of weather conditions last summer1 there is a very small crop of ,everbearing plants throughout the country and only by ordering early can you be assured of getting them this spring4 ,illustration3 ,kellogg's ,perfection ,,the ,,supreme ,,everbearer ,,male ,,or ,,bi-,,sexual 7,b7 7,for photo-engraving see ,page #dj7 ,kellogg's ,perfection won the #a1jjj cash prize offered for the ,everbearer proving the most perfect in every way1 hence its name4 ,perfection is strong1 hardy and vigorous in plant growth1 roots deeply and resists drouth to a remarkable degree4 ,it is unusually productive of uniformly large1 well-formed berries of rich red color1 delicate flavor and high quality4 ,we introduced ,kellogg's ,perfection ,everbearer in #aibj and its success with our customers amply justifies us in recommending it with assurance that you will find it 8,the ,supreme ,everbearer40 ,owing to the fact that ,kellogg's ,perfection makes few runners we are unable to quote this variety as low as our other ,everbearers4 ,it makes just enough runners to fill a well formed fruiting row1 a decided advantage to the strawberry grower4 ,for prices of ,kellogg's ,perfection ,everbearing plants see ,page #ff4 8,i will fruit about #cej ,kellogg's ,perfection this season and if they do as well as my first #be plants of this variety did1 ,i shall discard all others and plant it exclusively40 ,j4 ,s4 ,,cook1 ,iowa4 8,the ,kellogg ,everbearers you shipped me last spring gave splendid satisfaction4 ,we grew them hill system as you advised and had ripe berries from the latter part of ,july until ,october #eth1 when a severe freeze came4 ,i can safely say that they averaged a quart to the plant40 ,a4 ,t4 ,,patterson1 ,alberta1 ,canada4 8,will you kindly send me four copies of #8,kellogg's ,great ,crops of ,strawberries and ,how to ,grow ,them'8 ,this may seem a strange request but ,i desire to place them with certain important people who1 after seeing my ,perfection ,everbearing ,strawberries1 have requested me to obtain your strawberry book for them4 ,if you will kindly forward four copies1 ,i promise you results from the same40 ,h4 ,m4 ,,fell1 ,new ,york4 8,last spring ,i set #bge ,kellogg's ,progressive ,everbearers from which we picked #bej quarts up until freezing weather in the fall4 ,they were far beyond my greatest expectations40 ,,louis ,,hartley1 ,oregon4 8,i set #bjj ,kellogg's ,progressive ,everbearers last spring and we enjoyed our last berries from these plants ,november #bdth when the ground froze hard4 ,the plants at that time were loaded with blossoms and berries of all sizes4 ,i never saw their equal40 ,s4 ,a4 ,,reeder1 ,illinois4 8,we set #a1jjj ,kellogg's ,progressive ,everbearing plants last spring and they have produced so wonderfully that we now wish to place an order for #a1jjj more4 ,please advise cost40 ,,mrs4 ,,geo4 ,,bollman1 ,idaho4 ,illustration3 ,,progressive ,the ,universal ,everbearer ,,male ,,or ,,bi-,,sexual 7,b7 7,for photo-engravings see pages #i and #da7 ,progressive grows rather tall and spreading1 has vigorous1 healthy foliage1 long1 heavy root system and is a splendid drouth resister4 ,it is a strong bisexual--an ideal mate for any pistillate variety4 ,its berries are medium large1 beautiful dark red in color and of most delicious flavor1 ideal for serving fresh from the vines or for canning and preserving for the winter4 ,progressive is one of the first varieties to ripen in the spring and the last to ripen in the fall4 ,it not only fruits heavily but brings practically every berry to full size and maturity4 ,its fall crop sells readily at #cj to #ej cents per quart4 ,the many dependable qualities of ,progressive have made this 8,the ,universal ,everbearer40 ,an ideal variety for home use or market4 ,for prices of ,progressive ,everbearing plants see ,page #ff1 column #e4 ,illustration3 ,kellogg's ,perfection ,,the ,,supreme ,,everbearer ,illustration3 ,,progressive ,the ,universal ,everbearer ,illustration3 ,,superb the ,,big ,,everbearing ,,wonder ,,male ,,or ,,bi-,,sexual 7,b7 7,for photo-engraving see ,page #eg7 ,this variety derives its name from its many superb characteristics4 ,its plants grow low and spreading and are exceedingly vigorous1 the heavy foliage completely covering the blossoms and berries and furnishing a splendid protection from the hot summer sun and late fall frosts4 ,although ,superb does not produce as heavily as our other everbearing varieties1 its berries which are of the round type are extra large1 strictly fancy and most delicious4 ,they are deep red from surface to center and when packed for market present a most beautiful appearance1 always finding ready sale at high prices regardless of market conditions4 ,they are of exceptionally firm texture and ideal for shipping as they will carry a considerable distance and arrive in perfect condition4 ,superb is universally acknowledged 8,the ,big ,everbearing ,wonder40 ,for prices of ,superb plants see ,page #ff1 column #e4 8,my ,superb and ,progressive ,everbearers fruited forty days last spring4 ,they began fruiting again in ,august and were loaded with blossoms and fruit right up until winter4 ,the berry illustrations in your catalog have nothing on what ,i could have shown last season when this patch of ,everbearers was fruiting40 ,r4 ,b4 ,,slaven1 ,west ,virginia4 8,i have found ,kellogg's ,superb ,everbearing variety all that you claim for it and expect to set more plants of this variety next season4 ,i have no trouble whatever in disposing of all my extra berries at #ce cents per quart40 ,,mrs4 ,e4 ,e4 ,,adkins1 ,south ,dakota4 8,i have had the best of success with ,kellogg's ,superb ,everbearers4 ,plants grow as big as a bushel basket and sure are beauties4 ,i am enclosing an order for more plants to be shipped next spring40 ,,louis ,,balfanz1 ,wisconsin4 8,kellogg's ,superb ,everbearers and ,hearts of ,gold ,cantaloupes grew side by side in my garden last summer4 ,both did splendidly and were the very best to be had40 ,,mrs4 ,l4 ,j4 ,,burckhardt1 ,kansas4 8,we find ,kellogg ,everbearers fully up to the standard you claim for them4 ,they are the highest quality plants we have ever had40 ,,peter ,v4 ,,coddington1 ,new ,york4 8,we are well pleased with ,kellogg's ,everbearing strawberries4 ,had an abundance of berries last year from mid-summer until ,thanksgiving40 ,,james ,g4 ,,cortelyou1 ,california4 8,the small trial order of ,kellogg ,everbearers which we received from you last spring has given wonderful satisfaction4 ,we had ripe berries right up to ,november4 ,as a result of this experience1 ,i intend to go into the strawberry business on a much larger scale and will set ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants40 ,e4 ,h4 ,,dienst1 ,saskatchewan1 ,canada4 8,saw your advertisement in ,country ,gentleman and am sending herewith an order and payment for ,kellogg ,everbearing ,plants4 ,i hope ,i am not too late to get these plants as strawberries are selling here at #ej cents a quart which is too much for hard working people to pay40 ,,mrs4 ,c4 ,f4 ,,carr1 ,new ,york4 8,to say the least1 we are simply delighted with ,kellogg's ,everbearers4 ,people come from miles around to see and purchase our berries4 ,we have picked big1 delicious berries in large quantities from ,may #bhth until ,november #adth1 selling all our berries right at home at an average price of #cj cents per quart4 ,had no trouble in selling all we raised and could have sold many more4 ,we have recommended ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants to our friends for miles around1 and anyone who writes me in regard to them will receive my answer1 #8,they are all that is claimed for them and we cannot recommend them too highly4' ,please send me your catalog as ,i wish to order more ,kellogg ,plants next spring40 ,f4 ,a4 ,,lashure1 ,ohio4 8,from one row of ,kellogg's ,peerless ,everbearers only #aac feet long1 ,i picked #be quarts at one picking40 ,j4 ,s4 ,,cook1 ,iowa4 ,illustration3 ,peerless ,the ,big1 ,solid ,beauty ,,male ,,or ,,bi-,,sexual 7,b7 7,for photo-engraving see ,page #ef7 ,all who have grown ,peerless or seen it in fruit highly recommend this variety both for home use and market4 ,it produces a big spring crop and throughout the summer and fall the plants are simply a mass of blossoms and fruit4 ,peerless1 in many respects1 bears a close resemblance to ,superb4 ,its foliage1 however1 grows taller and more upright than ,superb4 ,its berries are fully as large as those produced by ,superb but are a trifle darker in color4 ,both the spring and fall berries are large1 round1 of glossy dark-red color and highly flavored4 ,their beauty attracts the eye and their flavor satisfies the most exacting epicure4 ,peerless has been well termed 8,the ,big ,solid ,beauty40 ,for prices of ,peerless plants see ,page #ff1 column #e4 ,kellogg ,strawberry ,gardens 7,for photo-engravings see ,pages #cd1 #ce1 #de and #dh7 ,although frequently referred to as 8,the ,aristocrat of the ,garden10 the strawberry may be more suggestively entitled 8,nature's ,priceless ,gift0 for its many advantages1 not restricted to class or clan1 are enjoyed by the millions and the millionaire alike4 ,like strawberries8 ,the person who doesn't relish them is an exception4 ,every red-blooded boy and girl craves them while the older folks too admit a fondness especially when1 fresh from the vine1 they are so temptingly sweet and delicious that every taste creates a lingering desire for more4 ,from 8toddling tot0 to 8tottering age0 there is no period in life when they are not thoroughly welcomed by every member of the family and acknowledged by leading authorities as a wholesome1 health-giving food4 ,just imagine having heaps of these big delicious nuggets of beauty every day in the year--7the kind money can't always buy7--with plenty left over to give you a snug profit besides4 ,kellogg ,strawberry ,gardens are making this vision of strawberry satisfaction and profit a reality in homes everywhere4 ,if you have even a small plot of ground1 plant a ,kellogg ,strawberry ,garden this spring and you will never again be content without this wonderful source of pleasure1 economy and profit4 ,you'll be just as enthusiastic as thousands of others who after having experienced the thrilling delights these gardens afford1 have written us letters like the following3 8,i have had a home strawberry garden for fifteen years and ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants are the only plants which have ever occupied space in this garden4 ,i am so thoroughly satisfied that ,i will set no others and you are indebted to me for recommending them to many who have ordered from you40 ,,mrs4 ,m4 ,d4 ,z4 ,,aiken1 ,michigan4 8,my ,kellogg ,strawberry ,garden has proved a great success4 ,everyone says the berries were the finest they ever ate40 ,,mrs4 ,h4 ,g4 ,f4 ,,grant1 ,virginia4 8,my ,kellogg ,strawberry ,garden has given me fine results this season1 averaging nearly a quart of fancy berries per plant4 ,i recommend ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants in every way possible and will certainly send to you when in need of more strawberry plants40 ,,miss ,,ella ,s4 ,,raymond1 ,missouri4 8,the ,kellogg ,strawberry ,garden ,i set in the spring of #aiai produced #bf gallons of choice berries the following year4 ,this garden has yielded #ab gallons so far this summer and the vines are still loaded4 ,i tell everybody where ,i buy my plants so they can send to you40 ,j4 ,t4 ,,counts1 ,west ,virginia4 8,we cannot say enough in favor of ,kellogg ,strawberries as our ,kellogg ,garden consisting of only #bjj plants1 gave us #cbd quarts of most delicious berries this season4 ,we sold #bej quarts at #cj cents per quart1 realizing a total of #ge4jj and besides1 had all we wanted for ourselves4 ,my wife put up #ej quarts for winter4 ,they were the best berries in town and all who saw them were struck with their beauty4 ,we expect to do even better next year as we set another patch this spring40 ,j4 ,a4 ,,gourd1 ,connecticut4 ,considered from any standpoint1 a ,kellogg ,strawberry ,garden is a necessity to the home4 ,whether ,fortune has lavished an abundance upon you and yours or if strict economy must of necessity be the watchword1 you'll find a ,kellogg ,strawberry ,garden indispensable4 ,it has been well said that the reason strawberries are not grown by every family having a few square feet of ground1 is that the determination to plant a strawberry garden comes to so many people during the strawberry season4 ,the time for planting is then so many months away that their enthusiasm wanes before their resolution can be put into effect4 ,if you want your vision of strawberry satisfaction to become a reality when strawberries ripen1 you must send us your order early4 ,do this and swell your expectations to the highest possible degree for you can't begin to overestimate the luxurious treat that awaits you when your berries ripen4 ,if you fail to find among our regular ,garden selections1 one that fits your requirements1 just tell us the number of plants you wish to set1 give us the dimensions of your strawberry plot1 or better still send us the amount you wish to invest in a garden and we will select one that can't help pleasing you4 ,remember--spring time is planting time4 ,reserve your ,kellogg ,strawberry ,garden early4 ,it will go forward to you all transportation charges prepaid at planting time in the spring4 ,,kellogg',s ,,big ,,four ,,garden ,special ,delivered ,price ,only #g4jj ,kellogg's ,big ,four ,garden is composed of #djj plants of ,kellogg's famous ,big ,four varieties as follows3 #ajj ,kellogg's ,premier1 #ajj ,dr4 ,burrill1 #ajj ,magic ,gem and #ajj ,kellogg's ,prize 7or ,big ,late74 ,these varieties are fully described on ,pages #bf1 #bg and #cj4 ,our special price for ,kellogg's ,big ,four ,garden1 delivered all transportation charges prepaid to your nearest ,express or ,post ,office1 is only #g4jj4 ,,kellogg',s ,,junior ,,garden ,special ,delivered ,price ,only #d4ej ,this1 7our small family ,garden71 is composed of three standard varieties and one ,everbearer4 ,it consists of #bjj ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants of our own selection as follows3 #ej plants each of three choice standard varieties 7including #ej plants of one of ,kellogg's ,big ,four7 also #ej choice ,everbearers4 ,our special price for ,kellogg's ,junior ,garden1 delivered all transportation charges prepaid to your nearest ,express or ,post ,office1 is only #d4ej4 ,illustration3 ,,kellogg',s ,,everbearing ,,strawberry ,,garden 7,for photo-engravings see ,pages #de and #dh7 ,,special ,,delivered ,,price1 ,,only #i4jj ,this ,garden begins fruiting about three months after plants are set1 furnishing an abundance of delicious berries fresh from the vines right up until heavy freezing weather4 ,next year it will begin fruiting with the standard varieties in ,june and with the exception of a short rest period in ,july1 will yield continuously and abundantly until snow flies4 ,the photo-engraving on page #de shows a ,kellogg ,everbearing ,garden fruiting in the fall4 ,the group of fall vegetables1 corn in shock and young ladies in fall apparel1 tell of the lateness of the season4 ,it is hardly possible to overestimate the pleasure1 profit and economy derived from one of these gardens4 ,it will furnish your own table with an abundance of sweet1 delicious berries fresh from the vines throughout the summer and fall1 provide a sufficient supply of canned berries1 jam and preserves for the long1 dreary winter and besides1 there also will be a surplus which will sell readily at profitable prices4 ,as a matter of fact1 this garden frequently pays all expenses and gives a substantial cash profit besides4 ,kellogg's ,everbearing ,garden is composed of the following world-famed ,kellogg ,everbearing ,plants1 described on pages #ci and #db3 #a #ajj ,progressive1 actual value #d4ae #ajj ,peerless1 actual value #d4ae #ej ,superb1 actual value #b4fj --- ------ #bej ,plants ,total value #aj4ij ,special price 7delivered prepaid7 only #i4jj ------ ,actual cash saving to you #a4ij #a 7,,note--,we reserve the right to alter this ,garden to include more or less plants of any of the varieties named above if crop conditions make it necessary1 but agree to furnish a total of #bej ,kellogg ,everbearing ,plants47 ,reserve ,your ,kellogg ,everbearing ,garden ,early ,there is nothing gained by delay4 ,on the contrary1 you will be disappointed if your order reaches us after these ,gardens are all sold4 ,for this reason we advise ordering early so that we can make reservation of yours until spring when the plants will be freshly dug1 carefully packed and shipped to you1 all transportation charges prepaid4 99 99 99 99 99 8,i want to tell you of my success with the ,kellogg ,everbearing ,garden ,i planted last spring and how well pleased ,i am with this ,garden4 ,it has far outyielded my expectations and has been the talk of everyone who has seen it in fruit4 ,as a result of my success1 ,i am sure you will get a great many orders from this locality during the coming season40 ,l4 ,b4 ,,ross1 ,indiana4 ,illustration ,kellogg's ,big ,cash ,prize ,garden 7,for photo-engraving see ,page #dh7 ,kellogg's ,cash ,prize ,garden is our most popular ,garden selection1 and deservedly so1 because1 in addition to its value from a berry producing standpoint and the saving it affords over the regular list prices of plants1 it provides an opportunity to compete for one of the three cash prizes totaling #ej4jj which we award each year to the three members realizing the greatest yields from this ,garden4 #aiba ,,prize-,,winners 7,our checks were mailed to these ,prize-,winners ,october #ba1 #aiba7 #be4jj ,first ,prize 8,i am enclosing report of yield from my ,cash ,prize ,garden which amounted to #gcb quarts and made me #bcc4 ,my biggest picking was on ,july #c--bd quarts with an average of #aa to #ae berries to the quart4 ,they were the grandest berries ,i ever saw4 ,i shall set more ,kellogg ,plants next ,april40 ,,mrs4 ,j4 ,p4 ,,bleeker1 ,iowa ,city1 ,iowa4 #ae4jj ,second ,prize 8,although everything seemed against me--the late frosts1 then the drouth--my ,cash ,prize ,garden produced #beg quarts this year1 the prevailing price being #de cents per quart1 with some at #ej cents4 ,judging from the appearance of my garden at the present time1 ,i have excellent prospects for next year40 ,,mrs4 ,,john ,t4 ,,harris1 ,fairland1 ,indiana4 #aj4jj ,third ,prize 8,i submit the following report of berries produced in #aiba to date by my ,kellogg ,cash ,prize ,garden3 #beg quarts at #ce cents per quart--total #hi4ie4 ,i am pleased to say that these plants were as you represented4 ,my neighbors admired them as being the finest they ever saw4 ,please send me your new catalog as ,i want to order more plants from you40 ,,mrs4 ,,lafayette ,,holt1 ,burlington1 ,north ,carolina4 ,,letters ,,from #aibj ,,prize-,,winners 8,i can't thank you enough for the #be4jj check as ,first ,prize in ,kellogg's ,cash ,prize ,garden ,contest4 ,this came as a complete surprise as ,i never dreamed of winning one of the prizes4 ,in fact1 it is the first prize ,i ever won4 ,i grow ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants exclusively and follow the ,kellogg ,way and everyone who has seen my berries asks how ,i can grow such fine1 large berries4 ,i intend setting more ,kellogg ,plants next spring40 ,,mrs4 ,,john ,,ragle1 ,woodlake1 ,california4 8,i have just received your letter advising me that ,i won second prize also your check for #ae4jj and am indeed surprised to learn that ,i won one of the prizes4 ,we consider ,kellogg ,strawberries the very best and have recommended ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants to many friends4 ,whenever ,i am in need of plants1 you will get my order40 ,,miss ,,nora ,,scott1 ,hartwell1 ,georgia4 8,i wish to thank you for the check for #aj4jj received as third prize in your ,strawberry ,contest4 ,this was #8some surprise' to me as ,i was not expecting such good luck4 ,i cannot say enough in praise of ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants4 ,i would not take common plants as a gift if ,i could get ,kellogg's1 regardless of their price40 ,,mrs4 ,,edith ,m4 ,,grass1 ,limestone1 ,maine4 ,,contest ,,open ,,to ,,all--,,no ,,membership ,,fee ,to become a member of this contest1 which is open to everyone except members and employes of our ,company1 it is only necessary to comply with the following simple requirements3 #a--,plant a ,kellogg ,cash ,prize ,garden 7described below7 this spring4 #b--;,follow the hill system4 7,see 8,planting ,systems10 ,pages #ej and #ea47 #c--,send us your report to reach us not later than ,september #ae1 #aibc1 giving accurately the number of quarts of berries produced by this garden in #aibc to ,september #a1 #aibc1 inclusive and their total value at market prices1 stating that the yield was produced in accordance with the requirements named here4 #ej4jj ,,in ,,cash ,,prizes ,,will ,,be ,,awarded ,,in #aibc ,,as ,,follows3 ,,first ,,prize--#be4jj in ,cash to the member realizing the greatest number of quarts in #aibc to ,september #a1 #aibc1 inclusive1 from ,kellogg's ,cash ,prize ,garden described below1 planted this spring4 ,,second ,,prize--#ae4jj in ,cash to the member realizing the second greatest yield4 ,,third ,,prize--#aj4jj in ,cash to the member realizing the third greatest yield4 ,our checks will be mailed to the prize-winners as soon as possible after the close of the contest4 ,no contestant will be awarded more than one prize4 ,in case of a tie1 each tieing contestant will be awarded the full amount of the prize indicated4 ,kellogg's ,cash ,prize ,garden ,,consists ,,of #ej ,kellogg's ,premier1 8,the ,prize-,winner and ,special ,price ,money-,maker0 #ej ,dr4 ,burrill1 8,the ,million ,dollar ,delivered1 all ,strawberry0 transportation #ej ,magic ,gem1 8,the ,gem of ,perfection0 charges prepaid-- #ej ,kellogg's ,big ,late1 8,the ,queen of ,quality and ,quantity0 #ej ,kellogg's ,progressive1 8,the ,universal ,only #f4ej ,everbearer0 ,these varieties are illustrated and described elsewhere in this book4 ,at our special ,garden price of #f4ej1 you save #a4aj and in addition you also have an opportunity to compete for one of the substantial cash prizes mentioned above4 7,remember--this is our most popular ,garden4 ,reserve yours early47 ,join ,,kellogg',s ,,cash ,,prize ,,garden ,,contest ,now6 ,how to ,grow ,great ,crops of ,strawberries the ,kellogg ,way ,the ,essentials of ,successful ,strawberry ,growing ,pure-bred1 highly productive plants1 well prepared fertile soil1 thorough cultural methods and proper picking1 packing and marketing of the berries are the four essentials necessary to insure big crops and big profits from strawberries4 ,pure-bred1 highly productive plants always can be depended upon to produce big crops of fancy berries when the other essentials are present4 ,well prepared fertile soil is very essential because plants are dependent upon the food elements supplied by the soil and the more fertility the soil contains1 the more material each plant has to draw upon in building its crop4 ,thorough cultivation serves to retain moisture1 increases the activity of the bacteria which convert the plant food into available form1 prevents weeds1 and promotes heavy root development which in turn increases the growth and productiveness of the plants4 ,the picking1 packing and marketing of the berry crop is the last and one of the most important steps in strawberry growing4 ,fancy berries can be made to appear more attractive and inviting by proper picking and packing1 and by adding to their beauty and attractiveness1 you will create a greater demand and the berries will command higher prices4 ,the most successful strawberry growers put these essentials into practice to the fullest extent4 ,choosing ,plants ,the quality of the plants you set determines the quality and quantity of berries you will pick4 ,pure-bred1 true-to-name plants1 selected from mother plants of the highest fruiting powers1 are the foundation of a profitable berry crop1 but plants which are taken from fruiting beds1 or which have been propagated without any regard to selection and restriction1 soon will deteriorate and become unprofitable4 ,whether you grow strawberries for home-use or market1 it is to your profit to set plants which will respond readily to the intensive cultural methods described in this book4 ,kellogg ,pedigree ,strawberry ,plants are recognized as the world's most productive and most profitable strain4 ,they can be secured only from ,r4 ,m4 ,kellogg ,company1 ,three ,rivers1 ,mich4 ,soils ,any soil that will produce vegetables or common farm crops also will produce strawberries4 ,however1 old timothy sod should be avoided on account of white grubs4 ,the kind of soil you have is not so important as what is put into the soil1 the manner in which it is prepared1 and the cultural methods followed4 ,the soil is nothing more than the home where the plants live4 ,it is the feeding and care which they receive that encourages their growth and productiveness4 ,strawberries thrive in high and low altitudes and in all soils and climates therefore instead of seeking better soil1 improve your own soil by following the instructions given in this book4 ,soil ,preparation and ,fertilizers ,whenever possible1 it is advisable to plow or spade your field or garden in the fall and after plowing1 apply stable manure at the rate of about #bej pounds per square rod or #ah tons per acre4 ,the following spring replow the ground4 ,if it is impossible to plow in the fall1 the ground should be manured during the winter and plowed in the spring just as early as soil conditions will permit4 ,in either case the soil should be thoroughly pulverized and well mixed with the manure after plowing by rolling and harrowing to insure a perfect seed bed the full depth of plowing4 ,this should be done immediately after plowing to retain moisture4 ,in small gardens this may be done with garden rake4 ,if stable manure is not applied during the winter1 it is advisable to apply it between the rows as soon as possible after plants are set4 ,poultry manure is an ideal fertilizer but if this is used it should be thoroughly composted with earth before applying on account of its heating tendencies4 ,this is done by forming a pile three or four feet in height and of any convenient size composed of alternate layers of earth and manure1 each layer from two to four inches deep4 ,this pile should be allowed to stand until the manure has decomposed4 ,it should then be thoroughly forked over to mix the earth and manure4 ,apply after plowing at the rate of #be to #ej pounds per square rod or from two to four tons per acre and incorporate thoroughly with the soil before planting4 ,pulverized ,sheep ,manure also is an excellent strawberry fertilizer and offers several decided advantages1 viz3-- ,it is most economical because it contains a high per cent of refined1 concentrated plant-food in properly balanced proportions4 ,it is entirely free from all weed seeds and trash4 ,it becomes almost immediately available for the plants' use4 ,there is absolutely no danger1 either to roots or foliage on account of using too freely4 ,pulverized ,sheep ,manure may be applied either as a top dressing at intervals during the growing season1 by broadcasting or drilling1 or in furrows4 ,if used as a top dressing1 it should be applied three or four times during the growing season at regular intervals directly over the plant rows1 each application at the rate of #c pounds per square rod or #ejj pounds per acre4 ,it will be worked into the soil by hoeing and cultivating4 ,illustration3 ,a ,group of ,kellogg ,strawberry ,gardens grown the ,kellogg ,way #a4 ,kellogg's ,everbearing ,garden 7,,fruiting ,,in ,,the ,,spring7 #b4 ,kellogg's ,big ,four ,garden #c4 ,kellogg's ,big ,cash ,prize ,garden #d4 ,kellogg's ,junior ,garden #e4 ,kellogg's ,big ,four ,garden #f4 ,kellogg's ,everbearing ,garden 7,,fruiting ,,in ,,the ,,fall7 ,illustration3 ,senator ,dunlap ,,the ,,world-,,wide ,,favorite ,for broadcasting or drilling1 make one application per season after plowing and just before planting at the rate of #aj to #ae pounds per square rod or one ton per acre4 ,for furrow fertilizing1 a shallow furrow should be made where each row of plants is to be set and the manure distributed evenly in these furrows at the rate of #c pounds per square rod or #ejj pounds per acre4 ,in closing the furrows1 the soil and manure should be well mixed after which the ground is ready for planting4 ,after extensive experiments in which we have become thoroughly convinced of its many merits1 we have completed arrangements which enable us to furnish our customers with ,pulverized ,sheep ,manure4 ,for prices see page #fc4 ,if fertilizing with manure is impractical1 use any reliable brand of commercial fertilizer which is recommended for fruit growing4 ,this should be applied broadcast after plowing and thoroughly incorporated with the soil before planting4 ,we are not recommending any formula of commercial fertilizer because the soil requirements in different localities differ so widely4 ,practically every section of the country is represented by fertilizer dealers or agencies who will be glad to consult with you in regard to your requirements4 ,your ,state ,agricultural ,college and ,experiment ,station also will advise you reliably on this subject4 ,any of the above fertilizers1 if applied according to our instructions1 will give satisfactory results and we suggest using the one best adapted to your particular conditions4 ,time to ,set ,plants ,the proper time to set strawberry plants is in the early spring1 from the latter part of ,march until the middle of ,may1 at which time they are in excellent condition for shipping and planting4 ,later in the season they will not stand shipping as well nor respond as readily after setting4 ,therefore it is to the grower's interest to set plants just as early in the spring as soil conditions will permit4 ,if this cannot be done1 plants should be shipped early and heeled-in until they are to be set4 ,only in the extreme southern states can plants be set in the fall with any degree of success4 ,heeling-,in or ,keeping ,plants ,until ,they ,are ,set ,if conditions make it impossible for you to set your plants when they arrive1 they should be heeled-in or trenched to keep them in good condition until you can set them4 ,select a location that is protected from the wind and sun and dig a 8,v0 shaped trench about #h inches deep4 ,after separating the different varieties1 open the bunches and spread the plants along the side of the trench1 roots downward4 ,then draw loose soil over against the roots and press it down firmly1 being careful not to cover the crowns4 ,place another layer of plants and continue alternating plants and soil1 putting about one inch of soil between layers of plants4 ,the varieties should be kept separate in order that each variety may be readily located when setting the plants4 ,after the plants are heeled-in1 water the ground until it is thoroughly soaked around the roots and keep moist until they are set4 ,it is advisable to have plants shipped early and heel-in until you are ready to set them as this method will keep them in excellent condition for several weeks4 ,planting ,systems ,there are many systems for planting and growing strawberries but the most profitable are the hill1 single-hedge and double-hedge row4 ,illustration3 ,,side ,,view ,,of ,,section ,,of ,a ,,row ,,showing ,,plants ,,grown ,,hill ,,system ,illustration3 ,sex in strawberry plants graphically presented4 ,above2 pistillate blossom4 ,below2 blossom of a bi-sexual plant4 ,for the hill system1 rows should be made #cj inches apart1 plants set #ae inches apart in the row and all runners removed4 ,by setting in check rows the wide spaces can be cultivated with single-horse cultivator and the narrow spaces with hand cultivator4 ,this leaves only a very small area around each plant to be hoed and reduces considerably the cost of cultivation4 ,in small gardens the rows may be made two feet apart and plants set one foot apart in the row and if crowded for room they may be set #ae inches apart each way4 ,fourteen thousand plants may be set on a single acre when they are set #cj x #ae inches4 7,,note3 ,by ,hill ,system1 we do not refer to hilling or ridging the ground4 ,the plants should be set with the crowns level with the surface the same as in either of the other systems4 ,never ridge the ground unless there is slow and improper drainage47 ,the single-hedge row is formed by setting plants two feet apart in rows which are spaced three feet apart4 ,each original plant is allowed to make two runner plants which are layered on opposite sides of the mother plant directly in line with the row4 ,all other runners should be removed4 ,seven thousand plants are required for one acre4 ,for the double-hedge row1 plants are set two feet apart in rows which are spaced three and one-half feet apart4 ,each original plant is allowed to make six runner plants1 two of which are layered on opposite sides of the mother plant directly in line with the row4 ,the other four are layered1 two on each side of the mother plant1 in the spaces between the rows4 ,this forms three distinct rows1 the original row and a row of runner plants on each side4 ,after the rows are thus formed all other runners should be removed4 ,six thousand plants are required for one acre4 ,mating ,varieties ,strawberry varieties are divided into sexes1 male1 7staminate or bi-sexual71 usually indicated by the letter 8,b02 and female1 7pistillate71 by 8,p40 ,the blossoms of the male varieties contain both male and female organs and are self-fertilizing while the blossoms of the female varieties contain only female organs and are dependent upon the pollen produced by the male varieties for fertilization4 ,for this reason it is necessary to set plants of pistillate varieties in rows between rows of bisexuals of the same fruiting season4 ,the pollen is carried by the wind and bees and in this manner1 the blossoms of the pistillates become fertilized4 ,three or four rows of pistillates may be set with only one row of bisexuals on each side of the group4 ,even with male varieties the crop may be increased and the quality of the berries improved if several bisexuals are set in the same patch as this provides an interchange of pollen which ,nature intended4 ,strawberry varieties do not mix or become crossed through the runners4 ,everbearers may be set beside standard varieties1 or any number of different varieties may be grown side by side in a garden or field without mixing unless the runners of one variety are allowed to spread and take root in a row of another variety4 ,prevent this by restricting runners of each variety to their respective rows4 ,setting ,plants ,plants should be pruned before they are set4 ,this is done by cutting off the tip ends of the roots1 causing a callous to form where each root is cut off4 ,from these callouses1 myriads of fine feeding roots start soon after plants are set4 ,illustration3 ,,side ,,view ,,of ,,section ,,of ,a ,,row ,,showing ,,plants ,,grown ,,single-,,hedge ,,system ,illustration3 ,kellogg's ,,premier ,,the ,,prize-,,winner ,,and ,,money-,,maker ,illustration3 ,dr4 ,burrill ,the ,million ,dollar ,strawberry ,in setting plants1 make a small 8,v0 shaped opening in the soil1 place the roots straight down into this opening holding the crown slightly above ground level and press the soil firmly against the roots4 ,kellogg's ,all-,metal ,corrugated ,one-,piece ,dibble 7see page #fc7 is an ideal tool for setting plants or an ordinary spade will answer the purpose4 ,with a dibble1 the setting can be done by one person while it requires two persons if a spade is used4 ,one makes the opening with the spade and presses the soil against the roots and the other places the plant into the opening4 ,it is a very simple matter to set strawberry plants4 ,simply use the same judgment as in setting vegetable or flower plants4 ,cultivation ,cultivation should begin as soon as plants are set and when soil conditions will permit1 should be continued every week or ten days throughout the entire growing season4 ,never cultivate when the soil is wet but cultivate as soon as the ground can be worked after each rain4 ,stir the soil to a depth of about two or three inches going as close to the rows as possible and complete the cultivation by hoeing shallow directly around the plants and in the rows where the cultivator teeth do not reach4 ,thorough cultivation prevents the formation of crust1 keeps the ground free from weeds and promotes plant growth4 ,during dry periods repeated shallow cultivation will prevent the escape of moisture and thereby bring the plants through a long period of drouth in good condition4 ,you will experience very little loss from drouth if you put these instructions into practice4 ,filling ,in ,vacancies ,every bare spot in your strawberry rows reduces your profits4 ,if for any reason an occasional plant should fail to grow1 these vacant places should be filled in as soon as possible to form unbroken rows thereby making every square foot of your ground contribute its full share toward the crop4 ,in spots where only one or two plants are missing1 the vacancy may be filled by allowing the adjoining plants to form the necessary runner plants and layering them in the proper place4 ,if however1 the spot is of considerable length1 it is advisable to allow several plants to develop runners and reset these runner plants in filling the vacancies4 ,the proper time for doing this work is in the early fall after a good shower4 ,in resetting the runner plants for this purpose1 a clump of soil should be taken up with the roots and care exercised not to disturb the roots so that there will be no check in the growth of the plant4 ,if these simple instructions are carefully followed1 you will have perfectly filled rows4 ,removing ,blossoms and ,runners ,plants will begin to blossom soon after they are set4 ,the blossoms or fruiting stalks of all standard varieties should be pinched or cut off throughout the first year4 ,this strengthens the plants by preventing exhaustion which results from early pollen secretion and seed production4 ,it is very important that this be done as early as possible to relieve the plants of unnecessary strain4 ,this work is easily and quickly done and is usually necessary only once or twice4 7,see also 8,the ,everbearers0 ,page #eh47 ,the runners also should be removed in accordance with the system you wish to follow4 ,spraying for ,insects and ,plant ,diseases ,for all insects which work upon the foliage either eating or folding the leaves1 pour sufficient water over three pounds powdered arsenate of lead to make a paste and continue adding water until it becomes a creamy solution4 ,pour this into fifty gallons of water and mix thoroughly before spraying4 ,for small gardens use at the rate of one ounce of the powdered arsenate of lead to each gallon of water4 ,for rust or leaf-spot which may be detected by reddish1 rusty-looking spots which destroy the leaf cells1 use ,bordeaux mixture made as follows3 ,suspend a coarsely woven sack containing four pounds blue vitriol into twenty-five gallons of water so that the vitriol in the sack will float on the surface of the water4 ,put four pounds lump or hydrated lime into a bucket and pour over it hot water1 stirring until you have three gallons of creamy mixture4 ,pour this into twelve gallons of water1 then combine this lime solution with the vitriol solution and the result is a ,bordeaux mixture known as #d-d-dj solution4 ,mix thoroughly before spraying4 ,this is a preventive rather than a cure and should be used at the first appearance of any leaf-spot4 ,the presence of black ants indicates that aphides or root lice are working upon the roots4 ,repeated cultivation and hoeing are the best remedies4 ,white grubs which eat off the roots of plants causing them to wilt and die can be destroyed only by digging about the roots of the wilted plants and killing the grub4 ,while this may not always save the affected plant1 it will prevent the grub from doing further damage4 ,late fall plowing is the best preventive against root lice1 white grubs1 and all other underground insects4 ,for mildew which causes the leaves to cup or curl and the leaf-stems to become dark1 use lime-sulphur at the rate of three gallons to sufficient water to make fifty gallons4 ,the lime-sulphur can be obtained from any manufacturer of spray materials4 ,it is put up in small cans and fifty gallon barrels1 and as it deteriorates with age or by freezing1 enough for one season only should be purchased when ordering4 ,for smaller areas1 prepare at the above rate in amounts determined by the area you have to spray4 ,these remedies may be applied with small hand-spray machines or large power sprayers4 7,,note3 ,avoid spraying when plants are in blossom or while berries are ripening47 ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants are sprayed frequently throughout the entire growing season to insure absolute freedom from all insects and plant diseases4 ,our plant fields are kept free from contamination of this nature and every shipment which leaves our farm is likewise free from insects and disease4 ,we are giving the foregoing instructions for spraying simply that you may be familiar with the proper course to follow should any pest find its way into your field after plants are set4 ,illustration3 ,strawberries1 properly packed like those illustrated above1 sell at sight and at profitable prices4 ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants themselves furnish as strong insurance as can be had against the possibility of having to spray either for insects or diseases4 ,mulching ,mulching protects the plants during the winter1 retains moisture in the soil1 keeps down weed growth during the fruiting season and keeps the berries clean4 ,in cold climates mulching is necessary to protect the plants during alternate freezing and thawing4 ,if not mulched this expansion and contraction breaks off the fine roots and greatly weakens the plants4 ,any material such as oat1 wheat or rye straw1 marsh hay1 shredded corn fodder1 or coarse stable manure makes ideal mulching1 or leaves will serve the purpose4 ,it should be spread over the field or garden in the early winter soon after the first freeze1 covering the plants and ground to a depth of about three inches4 ,if stable manure is used it should be applied thinner1 spreading the strawy matter directly over the rows of plants and the fine material between the rows4 ,in the spring as soon as the frost leaves the ground1 remove the mulching which lies directly over the rows to the spaces between the rows4 ,this permits the plants to grow without any obstruction4 ,in warm climates where freezing is very light1 it is unnecessary to cover the plants4 ,simply apply the mulching between the rows and under the foliage1 forming a bedding for the berries to ripen upon4 ,mulching adds materially to the strawberry crop and gives the grower bright1 clean berries which are in big demand at fancy prices4 ,picking ,the proper method of picking strawberries is to leave about one inch of the stem attached to the berry4 ,this adds greatly to the appearance1 shipping and keeping qualities of the berries thereby making it possible to obtain higher prices4 ,unless absolutely necessary1 never pick berries when the plants are wet from dew or rain as berries picked when the vines are dry remain fresh and retain their lustre much longer4 ,the berries should be graded by putting each grade into separate boxes when picking4 ,this eliminates the expense of re-handling and prevents unnecessary bruising when packing4 ,packing ,the top layer in each box should be arranged in rows so as to present an attractive appearance and make the top as level as possible4 ,this requires but little time and adds greatly to their appearance4 ,long berries should be packed on their side while round or top-shaped berries present the best appearance packed with the calyx and stem down4 ,the boxes should then be carefully placed into the crates4 ,illustration3 ,a ,,unique ,,and ,,effective ,,way ,,to ,,advertise ,,strawberries ,placards posted in garages and at gasoline filling stations will be read by hundreds of automobile owners with the result that you will find it easy to dispose of your entire strawberry crop right at the patch4 ,try this simple1 inexpensive advertising4 ,berries of high quality packed in this manner will soon establish a reputation for the grower which will greatly increase his profits4 ,marketing ,your selling plan should be governed by local conditions4 ,if you have a large acreage1 it is advisable to sell to grocers while if your acreage is small and you can devote time1 it is more profitable to sell direct to the consumer4 ,in either case you should adopt a trade-name for your berries and label your crates and boxes so that the public will become acquainted with your name and particular brand of berries4 ,large placards should be placed in stores where your berries are for sale and by also placarding garages and gasoline filling stations1 many buyers can be brought direct to your patch4 ,small advertisements in local papers are also effective4 ,illustration3 ,peerless ,the ,big1 ,solid ,beauty ,illustration3 ,,superb the ,,big ,,everbearing ,,wonder ,preparing for ,second ,crop ,strawberry plants should not be permitted to fruit more than two years4 ,after the first crop has been picked1 the foliage of standard varieties should be mowed off and removed from the patch4 ,the rows should then be narrowed down by plowing a furrow from each side of the row leaving a ridge or back-furrow between the rows4 ,this should be worked down with harrow and cultivator until the furrows have been filled and the ground again made level4 ,a spike-tooth harrow may be used but the teeth should be set with a back slant so as not to tear out the plants when crossing the rows4 ,in small gardens this work may be done with spade and garden rake4 ,continue working the ground until the surface is smooth4 ,this will slightly cover the crowns and the plants which remain in the rows will soon come up through the fine covering of soil4 ,apply a top-dressing of manure1 continue to cultivate the same as the first year1 and your second crop will be fully as profitable as the first4 ,after fruiting the second year plow the plants under and plant the ground to some other crop at least one year before again setting to strawberries4 ,the ,everbearers ,the everbearers are so exceedingly productive and their fruiting season covers such a long period that it is absolutely necessary that the soil contain an abundance of plant-food and berry building material4 ,a heavy dressing of manure should be plowed under and thoroughly worked into the soil before plants are set and a top dressing of manure applied soon after setting1 spreading the coarse material close around the plants under the foliage to serve as mulching when they begin fruiting4 ,the season the plants are set1 all blossoms should be removed from ,superb and ,peerless until the latter part of ,june and from ,perfection and ,progressive until the early part of ,july1 after which they may be allowed to fruit to full capacity4 ,they should then fruit heavily until freezing weather4 ,the following year they will fruit abundantly from early summer until late fall with the exception of a short rest period during ,july4 ,the everbearers may be grown either hill1 single-hedge or double-hedge row system1 but the hill system has proved the most profitable4 ,it is unnecessary to mow the foliage off the everbearers although this may be done if desired the second year after the early summer crop has been picked1 when the plants enter their rest period4 ,if this is done prepare the bed the same as for standard varieties4 ,if these simple instructions are followed1 the everbearers will prove exceedingly profitable either for home use or market4 ,crop ,rotation ,crop rotation is very essential in strawberry growing4 ,after plants have fruited two years1 they should be plowed under and the ground planted to some other crop4 ,this may be done as soon as they have finished their second crop4 ,cantaloupes make an ideal crop for rotation because they do not draw heavily upon the fertility of the soil and their viny nature keeps the soil mellow4 ,two years in strawberries1 one year in cantaloupes then back to strawberries1 with a legume crop to rest and replenish the soil once every five years1 fertilizing each year1 makes the very best program of rotation for the strawberry grower4 ,any of the legumes--clover1 cow-peas1 soy beans1 velvet beans1 vetch or alfalfa1 are ideal crops for rotation because they add great quantities of humus and nitrogen to the soil4 ,vegetables or farm crops also may be used to advantage as rotation crops4 ,irrigation ,irrigation is an insurance policy on the crop1 therefore1 if you are situated so that you can irrigate you will find it highly profitable to do so4 ,one can realize only through actual experience1 the increased profits which result from irrigation4 ,the two systems most generally used are the overhead or sprinkling system and the ditch or gravity system4 ,with the overhead system1 the water is applied in the form of a fine rain4 ,with the ditch system1 shallow furrows or corrugations are made between the rows into which water is run until the entire ground is wet4 ,the water may be obtained either from a well1 lake1 river or city supply4 ,it may be applied during the heat of the day if desired without any injury to the crop1 however if applied at night the evaporation is less4 ,the ground should be cultivated as soon after irrigation as conditions will permit4 ,we have in operation on the ,kellogg ,farm1 #abj acres of ,skinner ,overhead ,irrigation which was selected by us as the best after a thorough testing of several different systems4 ,our experience with ,skinner ,irrigation has been so satisfactory that we recommend it to our customers with absolute confidence that it will prove equally satisfactory and profitable both for the small home garden and the large commercial strawberry grower4 ,for irrigating the small strawberry or vegetable garden or the lawn and shrubbery1 ,kellogg's ,rain-,maker1 manufactured for us by the ,skinner ,irrigation ,company1 is unequalled as it furnishes positive insurance against drouth4 ,for description and price1 see ,page #fc4 99 99 99 99 99 8,in the spring of #aibj ,i set #a1bej ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants4 ,the varieties were ,kellogg's ,premier1 ,dr4 ,burrill1 ,magic ,gem1 ,kellogg's ,prize and ,kellogg's ,big ,late4 ,plants made excellent growth until ,august1 when a severe hail storm which caused over #ej1jjj4jj damage in our ,county1 stripped their foliage giving them a serious set-back4 ,in spite of this1 they produced #fjj quarts of fine berries this season which brought #be and #cj cents per quart with ready sale4 ,i follow the ,kellogg ,way and find it most profitable4 ,i intend to order #a1bjj more ,kellogg ,plants in time to be sure of getting them next spring40 ,james ,c4 ,tarrance1 ,kansas4 ,kellogg ,strawberry ,dainties ,compiled by ,mrs4 ,f4 ,e4 7,c4 ,j47 ,beatty ,,note3 ,in the following recipes 7with the exception of uncooked sun preserves71 any light colored syrup may be substituted for sugar by using equal weights of berries and syrup and adding one cup sugar to each quart syrup4 ,if boiling is required1 boil slowly4 ,serving ,strawberries in the ,south ,folks 'way down ,south eat strawberries in wholesale lots and make them up in many tasteful ways4 ,a favorite breakfast dish in the ,south is to sprinkle hot waffles with sugar and then spread over them plenty of freshly mashed strawberries4 ,another good dish is hot toast moistened with butter and cream and then covered with mashed or cut berries4 ,the pie-eating members of the family will enjoy the ,southern way of making strawberry custard pie4 ,make your favorite recipe for custard pie with milk1 eggs1 sugar and grated nutmeg1 but leave out the strawberry juice or any acid flavoring2 then1 just before serving1 cut some berries in half and spread them thickly over the top of the pie1 and cover with a meringue flavored with lemon juice4 ,strawberry ,tarts ,line tart tins with nice puff paste1 filling with plum pits1 corn or some such thing so they will keep their shape while baking4 ,when done1 fill with sweetened strawberries and heap up with whipped cream4 ,fancy ,shortcake ,pour one cupful boiling water over two cups sugar1 boil for five minutes1 then cool4 ,separate the whites from yolks of four eggs and beat the yolks until thick2 then add the syrup to them1 beating constantly2 now add two cups flour sifted with one and one-half teaspoons baking powder2 add a pinch of salt and one teaspoon lemon juice1 then fold in the whites1 beaten stiff and dry2 spread in two round layer cake tins1 bake in a quick oven4 ,when done1 remove to warm platter2 spread with fine sugar and crushed berries4 ,place on top a thick meringue of beaten egg whites seasoned with sugar and arrange berries about the cake4 ,bottling ,sun-,preserved ,strawberries ,strawberries hold the color and shape better when preserved in the sun4 ,weigh the fruit2 to each pound allow three-quarters of a pound of sugar2 put a layer of sugar1 a layer of fruit1 another layer of sugar on a large granite or stoneware platter1 cover with glass and stand in the hot sun4 ,as the sun cools toward evening bring them in and put them out again the next day4 ,lift each berry carefully with a fork and arrange them neatly in tumblers or bottles4 ,boil the syrup for five or six minutes1 pour it over the fruit1 cover with the glass and let them stand all night in a cold place4 ,next morning cover the jars with melted paraffine1 over which stretch tissue paper and fasten it down with white of egg4 ,when the covers are dry brush them over with water4 ,strawberry ,cream ,mash one quart berries with one cup powdered sugar and rub through fine sieve2 dissolve one and one-half ounces gelatine in one pint sweet milk2 strain and add one pint whipped cream and the berry juice4 ,pour into a wet mould and set on the ice to form4 ,strawberry ,jam ,take equal parts of berries and granulated sugar1 mash them together1 put into a preserving kettle and cook for more than half an hour4 ,put into jars and when cold1 seal4 ,strawberry ,jelly ,add one-third currant or rhubarb juice to the strawberry juice before cooking and proceed as for other jellies4 ,canned ,strawberries ,for every quart of fresh1 firm berries allow one teacupful of granulated sugar4 ,add the sugar in layers and allow the fruit to stand covered for an hour4 ,bring slowly to the boiling point and let simmer two minutes4 ,do not stir the fruit and when done dip carefully into cans and seal4 ,sun ,preserves ,to three quarts of cleaned berries use two quarts of sugar4 ,make a thick syrup of the sugar and when it is boiling up like taffy1 turn the berries in and after they begin boiling1 let them boil briskly for twenty minutes4 ,turn out into platters or shallow dishes1 putting just a layer of berries and plenty of juice on each dish4 ,set them in the hot sun until evening1 then bring in1 let stand until morning and put into clean 7and cold7 jars or glasses and seal4 ,any surplus juice may be put out in the sun until it turns to jelly4 ,if there is no sun or it is too cold1 leave the preserves in the plates for two or three days or more and they will thicken and be just as good4 ,strawberry ,ice ,cream ,wash1 pick over and hull two boxes berries4 ,sprinkle with two cups sugar1 cover and let stand two hours4 ,mash and squeeze through cheesecloth2 then add three pints thin cream and a few grains salt4 ,freeze1 using three parts finely crushed ice to one part rock salt4 ,strawberry ,sponge ,beat up one cupful of sugar with one-half cupful of butter1 add two well beaten eggs1 two-thirds cupful of milk1 two teaspoons of baking powder and enough flour to make a stiff batter4 ,bake in a buttered ring mold in a moderate oven and turn out when ready4 ,fill the center with sugared strawberries and serve with whipped and sweetened cream4 ,strawberry ,gelatine ,one quart berries1 one-half box gelatine1 one and one-half cups water1 one cup sugar1 juice of one lemon1 beaten whites of four eggs4 ,soak the gelatine in one-half cup of water2 mash the berries and add half the sugar to them2 boil the remainder of sugar and the cup of water gently twenty minutes2 rub the berries through a hair sieve2 add gelatine to boiling syrup2 take from the fire and add berry juice2 place the bowl in pan of ice water and beat with egg beater five minutes1 add beaten whites and beat until it begins to thicken4 ,pour into well moistened moulds and set on ice4 ,serve with cream4 ,strawberry ,surprise ,line a pie plate with a good crust and fill with strawberries4 ,sweeten to taste and cover with a sponge batter made as follows3 ,beat yolks of eggs until lemon colored1 add sugar and beat until creamy1 then add flour sifted three times and fold in stiffly beaten whites4 ,bake in a moderate oven4 ,when cool1 cover the top with sweetened whipped cream4 ,ingredients3 #a quart strawberries1 #c eggs1 pie crust1 cupful sugar1 cupful flour1 pint sweet cream4 ,plain ,shortcake ,one quart sifted flour1 one-half cup butter and lard mixed1 two teaspoons baking powder1 sweet milk enough to make a soft dough4 ,divide into three equal parts1 roll out1 spread melted butter on each and place on top of each other and bake4 ,illustration3 ,a ,trio of ,kellogg ,strawberry ,dainties ,illustration3 ,strawberry ,shrub ,a ,healthful1 ,delicious and ,refreshing ,beverage ,strawberry ,jelly ,one quart of strawberries1 one large cup of white sugar1 juice of one lemon1 one-third of a package of ,cox's gelatine soaked in one cup of cold water1 one pint of boiling water2 mash the berries to a pulp and strain through coarse muslin4 ,mix the sugar and lemon juice with the soaked gelatine1 stir up well and pour over them the boiling water4 ,stir until clear2 strain through a flannel bag2 add the strawberry juice2 strain again without shaking or pressing the bag4 ,wet a mold with cylinder in center in cold water2 fill it and set it in ice to form4 ,turn out upon a cold dish2 fill with whipped cream made quite sweet with powdered sugar and serve at once4 ,it is very fine4 ,oranged ,strawberries ,put a layer of strawberries into a deep dish1 cover thickly with pulverized sugar2 then a layer of berries and so on until all are used4 ,pour over them orange juice in the proportion of three oranges to a quart of berries4 ,let stand for an hour and just before serving sprinkle with crushed ice4 ,strawberry ,blanc-,mange ,crush two teacups of very ripe berries with a cup of granulated sugar4 ,press through a fine strainer to remove the seeds4 ,beat the whites of four eggs so stiff that the dish may be inverted without spilling the contents4 ,add gradually one-half cup of powdered sugar4 ,next beat in the juice by degrees and continue until the mass becomes so stiff it stands in ragged peaks4 ,serve with a soft custard made of the unused yolks1 cup and a half of milk and four tablespoons of sugar cooked in a double boiler until thick as cream4 ,pour custard into a pretty dish and slip the blanc-mange upon it while custard is hot4 ,frosted ,strawberries ,beat the white of an egg for a minute or so4 ,dip berries one by one into this1 roll in powdered sugar and let dry4 ,strawberry ,mousse ,to a pint of double cream add the juice of a lemon and a cup of strawberry preserve4 ,beat until thick to the bottom of the bowl4 ,have ready a three-pint mould lined with lemon1 orange or pineapple sherbet4 ,put the mousse mixture into the center and cover with more sherbet4 ,adjust the cover over paper and pack in equal parts of ice and salt4 ,let stand about two hours4 ,lining the mould with sherbet may be omitted1 but it is a great improvement to the dish4 ,thus lined1 it is removed from the mould with ease4 ,strawberry ,pie ,make a good crust1 not too rich1 for the undercrust and one more rich for the upper4 ,fill the pie well with berries1 sprinkle generously with flour1 then the sugar4 ,put no water in the pie1 but dip the finger tips into water and wet the undercrust all around the edge1 running the fingers around until a sort of paste is formed4 ,then put on upper crust and press down firmly4 ,do not bake too quickly4 ,strawberry ,shrub ,pour three quarts of best cider vinegar over nine pounds of fine1 ripe strawberries1 let it stand for twenty-four hours1 then bring to a boil and strain4 ,add a pint and a half of sugar for every pint of juice1 boil together five minutes1 then strain again4 ,put up in self-sealing cans4 ,a tablespoonful or two added to a glass of water makes a delicious and refreshing drink4 ,strawberry and ,rice ,pudding ,boil one-half cupful of rice in milk until done4 ,when nearly cool stir in gently1 fine ripe strawberries4 ,sweeten to taste4 ,serve with a nice custard or whipped cream4 ,fruit ,punch ,sugar syrup1 rather than sugar in a crude form1 is preferable for sweetening any kind of beverage and is especially desirable when the foundation of the beverage is a fruit juice or a combination of several varieties of fruit juices4 ,boil three pints of water and three cups of sugar twenty minutes4 ,when cold add a pint of strawberry juice1 a cup of orange juice1 juice of three lemons and one quart or more of water4 ,strawberry ,tapioca ,cover one cup pearl tapioca with a pint of cold water and soak two hours4 ,put it over the fire1 add one pint of water and sugar to taste4 ,cook about thirty minutes or until clear4 ,pour while hot over a quart of stemmed strawberries and put by to cool4 ,serve with powdered sugar and cream4 ,strawberry ,frappe ,one quart of fine1 ripe fruit1 put through a press1 and one pound of sugar2 let stand until the sugar is dissolved1 then add a quart of water and freeze until thick1 but not stiff4 ,strawberry ,sherbet ,boil together one quart of water and one pint of sugar fifteen minutes4 ,add a teaspoonful of softened gelatine and when cold strain over one pint of strawberry juice and the juice of a lemon4 ,freeze in the usual manner4 ,to ,can ,strawberries ,wash and stem the berries4 ,fill into jars1 jostling down but not enough to break the berries1 7have the jar on folded cloth71 and when filled1 screw on the lid1 7partially74 ,set in a vessel deep enough to come above jars and have board or rack in bottom1 then fill almost to top of jars with cold water4 ,watch closely and let boil one minute1 by the clock4 ,then lift out and fill the jars with a rather thin hot syrup which has been prepared2 put on hot rubbers and seal tight4 ,strawberry ,sauce ,one-third cup of butter1 one cup powdered sugar1 one teaspoon lemon or orange extract4 ,cream the butter1 add sugar gradually and flavoring4 ,to this add one cup strawberry pulp and the lightly beaten white of one egg4 ,chill thoroughly4 ,strawberry ,sauce ,cream together butter and powdered sugar4 ,add flavor and when ready to serve mix in one or two crushed berries to tint the sauce and a generous quantity of hulled berries1--sliced4 ,strawberry ,jam ,crush berries and add almost an equal weight of sugar4 ,put mixture in preserving kettle and let come to boiling point4 ,stir well and when whole mass is boiling1 let boil twenty or twenty-five minutes4 ,then stir into this mixture one tablespoon of cornstarch to every gallon of jam4 ,wet the starch with enough cold water to thin it good1 add to boiling jam and continue boiling for five minutes4 ,then seal in jars4 ,,note3 ,i have found ,kellogg's ,delicious 7,the ,strawberry ,that ,satisfies7 a splendid variety2--unsurpassed for canning1 preserving and immediate table use4 ,this variety is a very heavy producer and ,i recommend it with positive assurance that its berries1 whether served in any of the foregoing recipes or in any other manner1 will give you a new and lasting impression of how deliciously satisfying strawberries can be4 ,illustration3 ,mrs4 ,f4 ,e4 ,beatty ,kellogg's ,rain-,maker ,you don't need to gaze wistfully at the sky and wish for rain if you have ,kellogg's ,rain-,maker4 ,solves the watering problem for garden1 lawn or shrubbery as it is light and portable 7weighs only #be lbs47 and is easily moved wherever you need rain4 ,it is manufactured for us by the ,skinner ,irrigation ,company of ,troy1 ,ohio1 and embodies on a smaller scale1 the same principle of ,skinner ,irrigation which we use exclusively on the ,kellogg ,farm and which we have found most desirable and efficient4 ,consists of two nine-foot sections of inch galvanized pipe fitted with nine of the famous ,skinner ,system ,silver ,stream nozzles4 ,attaches to water supply with hose and at ordinary city pressure irrigates a strip #ej x #ah feet4 ,supported by three pointed iron rods4 ,nothing to get out of order--lasts a lifetime4 ,illustration ,we use and recommend ,kellogg's ,rain-,maker4 ,make certain having yours when you need it by ordering today4 ,after using the first time1 you wouldn't part with it at any price if you couldn't get another4 ,weight packed for shipment1 about #cj pounds4 ,in ordering1 please specify whether you prefer shipment by ,express or ,freight4 ,price only #aa4jj each f4 o4 b4 ,troy1 ,ohio4 ,hearts of ,gold ,cantaloupe ,enormously productive1--thrives everywhere4 ,melons are of uniformly supreme quality1 round1 medium-size1 with thick1 golden flesh1 small seed-cavity and thin1 perfectly netted rind4 ,sells readily at highest prices on all markets4 ,we quote genuine ,hearts of ,gold seed1--grown1 packed and shipped direct to our customers by ,roland ,morrill1 the originator of this famous melon1 at the following prices3 ,seed for planting one acre1 #e4jj2 one-half acre1 #c4jj2 one-fourth acre1 #a4ge2 family garden1 #a4jj2 trial packet1 #ej cents4 7,postpaid47 ,illustration3 ,,wizard ,,trade ,,brand ,,mark ,,pulverized ,sheep ,manure ,we use and recommend this reliable brand of concentrated1 ,pulverized ,sheep ,manure4 ,ideal for strawberries1 vegetables and flowers4 ,a whole wagon-load of manure in a bag4 ,for full information regarding use and rate of application of ,pulverized ,sheep ,manure1 see 8,soil ,preparation and ,fertilizers10 ,pages #dg and #ej4 ,illustration3 ,,wizard --,,brand-- ,,sheep ,,manure ,send us your order today for enough to last through the growing season4 ,in ordering1 please specify whether you prefer shipment by ,express or ,freight4 ,price1 #b4be per #ajj pounds1 f4 o4 b4 ,chicago1 ,ill4 ,prices in ton lots quoted upon request4 ,illustration3 ,,bigger ,,crops-- and ,,greater ,,profits ,your gardening success1 whether with several acres or in a small back-yard1 demands that plants must be properly set4 ,disappointing1 unprofitable crops express with unfailing certainty ,nature's disapproval of careless1 slip-shod transplanting4 ,avoid disappointment and enjoy the satisfaction resulting from bigger1 more profitable crops ,by ,planting ,with ,,kellogg',s ,all-,metal ,,corrugated ,one-,piece ,,dibble ,the ,practical1 ,efficient ,plant-,setting ,tool ,just the tool for setting your vegetable1 fruit and flower plants4 ,light1 strong and durable4 ,will last indefinitely4 ,every home and market gardener should have one or more of these profitable money-savers4 ,price ,only #ge ,cents ,each--#c for #a4ej ,delivered1 all transportation charges prepaid for ,,home and ,,market ,,gardeners ,illustration3 ,kellogg's ,,big ,,wonder ,a ,wonderful ,strawberry ,illustration ,,kellogg',s #aibb ,,price-,,list 7,,note3 ,these prices supersede and cancel all previous quotations and are for acceptance not later than ,may #be1 #aibb7 ,,instructions ,,for ,,using ,,price-,,list 7,see also paragraph below entitled 8,kellogg's ,free ,delivery07 ,beneath the variety names in each column below are complete scales of prices of #be to #a1jjj plants4 ,the price which appears opposite any given quantity of plants applies separately to each variety in that column and not to a combination of varieties4 ,for example2 #bjj plants of any one variety in column #c are priced at #c4bj1 but should you order #ajj plants each of more than one variety listed in that column1 the price of each #ajj plants will be #b4jj4 ,regardless of how many varieties you may order1 figure the price of each separately the same as though you were ordering that one variety only4 #ejj or more plants of any one variety are sold at the #a1jjj rate4 ,a #e per cent discount is allowed on orders amounting to #ej4jj to #ajj4jj1 and #aj per cent discount on orders amounting to more than #ajj4jj4 ,,please ,,write ,,very ,,plainly ,,and ,,be ,,sure ,,that ,,your ,,order ,,is ,,correctly ,,made ,,out ---------------------------------------- ------------------ ,,column #a ,,column #b ,,column #c ,standard ,varieties,standard ,varieties ,standard ,varieties ---------------------------------------- ------------------ ,aroma ,b ,gibson 7,b7 ,kellogg's ,premier 7,b7 ,haverland 7,p7 ,glen ,mary 7,b7 ,dr4 ,burrill 7,b7 ,senator ,dunlap 7,b7,wm4 ,belt 7,b7 ,magic ,gem 7,b7 ,warfield 7,p7 ,kellogg's ,prize 7,p7 ,kellogg's ,big ,late 7,p7 ,kellogg's ,big ,wonder 7,b7 ,sionilli 7,b7 #be plants 4#fj #be plants 4#gj #be plants 4#he #ej plants #a4jj #ej plants #a4je #ej plants #a4be #ge plants #a4be #ge plants #a4dj #ge plants #a4fe #ajj plants #a4ej #ajj plants #a4gj #ajj plants #b4jj #abe plants #a4fe #abe plants #a4ie #abe plants #b4cj #aej plants #a4hj #aej plants #b4bj #aej plants #b4fj #age plants #a4ie #age plants #b4de #age plants #b4ij #bjj plants #b4aj #bjj plants #b4gj #bjj plants #c4bj #bbe plants #b4cj #bbe plants #b4ie #bbe plants #c4ej #bej plants #b4ej #bej plants #c4bj #bej plants #c4hj #bge plants #b4fe #bge plants #c4de #bge plants #d4aj #cjj plants #b4he #cjj plants #c4gj #cjj plants #d4dj #cbe plants #c4jj #cbe plants #c4ij #cbe plants #d4fj #cej plants #c4bj #cej plants #d4aj #cej plants #d4he #cge plants #c4ce #cge plants #d4cj #cge plants #e4aj #djj plants #c4ej #djj plants #d4ej #djj plants #e4ce #dbe plants #c4fe #dbe plants #d4fe #dbe plants #e4ej #dej plants #c4ge #dej plants #d4ge #dej plants #e4fe #dge plants #c4ij #dge plants #d4ij #dge plants #e4hj #ejj plants #d4jj #ejj plants #e4jj #ejj plants #f4jj #ajjj plants #h4jjajjj plants #aj4jj #ajjj plants #ab4jj ---------------------------------------- ------------------ ---------------------------------------- ---------- ,,column #d ,,column #e ,standard ,varieties ,everbearers ---------------------------------------- ---------- ,kellogg's ,delicious 7,b7 ,peerless 7,b7 ,kellogg's ,marvel 7,b7 ,progressive 7,b7 ,superb 7,b7 7,see prices of ,kellogg's ,perfection1 ,everbearer beneath scale of prices47 #be plants #b4hj #be plants #a4ge #ej plants #d4cj #ej plants #b4fj #ge plants #e4dj #ge plants #c4dj #ajj plants #f4gj #ajj plants #d4ae #abe plants #g4gj #abe plants #d4ge #aej plants #h4gj #aej plants #e4dj #age plants #i4gj #age plants #f4jj #bjj plants #aj4gj #bjj plants #f4fe #bbe plants #aa4gj #bbe plants #g4be #bej plants #ab4gj #bej plants #g4ij #bge plants #ac4gj #bge plants #h4ej #cjj plants #ad4gj #cjj plants #i4ae #cbe plants #ae4ej #cbe plants #i4fe #cej plants #af4cj #cej plants #aj4ae #cge plants #ag4aj #cge plants #aj4fe #djj plants #ag4ij #djj plants #aa4ae #dbe plants #ah4dj #dbe plants #aa4ej #dej plants #ah4ij #dej plants #aa4he #dge plants #ai4ej #dge plants #ab4bj #ejj plants #bj4jj #ejj plants #ab4ej #ajjj plants #dj4jj #ajjj plants #be4jj ---------------------------------------- ---------- ,,kellogg',s ,,perfection ,,everbearer #be plants1 #b4ej2 #ej1 #d4ej2 #ge1 #f4ej2 #ajj1 #h4jj4 ,more than #ajj plants1 at the rate of #h4jj per #ajj4 ,,kellogg ,,strawberry ,,gardens ,kellogg's ,junior ,garden #d4ej ,kellogg's ,cash ,prize ,garden #f4ej ,kellogg's ,big ,four ,garden #g4jj ,kellogg's ,everbearing ,garden #i4jj ,,hearts ,,of ,,gold ,,cantaloupe ,,seed ,for planting3 ,one acre #e4jj ,one-fourth acre #a4ge ,one-half acre #c4jj ,family ,garden #a4jj ,trial packet #ej;c ,kellogg's ,all-,metal1 ,corrugated1 ,one-,piece ,dibble1 #ge cents each4 ,three for #a4ej4 ,,kellogg',s ,,free ,,delivery ,the prices quoted above on ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants1 ,kellogg ,strawberry ,gardens1 ,hearts of ,gold ,cantaloupe ,seed and ,kellogg's ,all-,metal1 ,corrugated1 ,one-,piece ,dibble1 include delivery to your nearest ,express or ,post ,office as we prepay all ,transportation charges on these items4 ,we reserve the right however1 to ship either by ,express or ,parcel ,post4 ,we do not prepay ,duty on ,canadian ,shipments4 ,this must be paid by the customer when plants arrive at ,custom ,house4 ,kellogg's ,rain-,maker1 #aa4jj each1 f4 o4 b4 ,troy1 ,ohio4 ,weight packed for shipment1 about #cj pounds4 ,wizard ,brand ,pulverized ,sheep ,manure1 #b4be per #ajj pounds f4 o4 b4 ,chicago1 ,ill4 ,prices in ton lots quoted upon request4 7,when ordering ,kellogg's ,rain-,maker or ,pulverized ,sheep ,manure1 please state whether you prefer shipment by ,express or ,freight47 ,instructions for ,ordering and ,general ,information ,to avoid misunderstanding and unnecessary correspondence1 please read this page carefully before making out your order ,,very ,,important ,be sure your order is correctly made out by following closely the instructions given on this page4 ,always sign your name the same and please write plainly as this assists us in giving orders and letters prompt attention4 ,,we ,,do ,,not ,,employ ,,agents ,beware of anyone claiming to be our agent4 ,genuine ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants can be obtained only by sending your order direct to ,r4 ,m4 ,kellogg ,company1 ,three ,rivers1 ,mich4 ,,when ,,to ,,order ,your order should be sent to us as early as possible4 ,the earlier it is received1 the more certain you will be to get your choice of varieties4 ,,our ,,acknowledgment ,we acknowledge receipt of all orders promptly4 ,if you do not receive acknowledgment within a reasonable time1 write us1--giving full description of your order and remittance4 ,,correspondence ,if you have occasion to write us regarding order after it has been booked1 always refer to the order number4 ,,additional ,,orders ,additional plants may be ordered at any time but if an additional order is received after ,april #ast1 it will be booked and shipped separately4 ,orders are not subject to cancellation and we cannot change any order after ,april #ast4 ,,order ,,in ,,multiples ,,of #be ,,plants ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants are accurately counted and tied into bunches of #be plants1 each bunch containing a label giving the name and sex of the variety4 ,we do not furnish less than #be plants of any variety and plants of each variety must be ordered in exact multiples of #be2 that is1 #be1 #ej1 #ge1 #ajj and so on4 ,,change ,,of ,,address ,advise us promptly of change of address1 giving both your old and new addresses4 ,,our ,,terms ,with the single exception of ,public ,institutions1 we do not ship plants until full payment has been received4 ,please do not ask us to ship ,c4 ,o4 ,d4 as we positively cannot deviate from this rule4 ,if your order amounts to more than #e4jj and you cannot conveniently remit full amount when ordering1 a remittance of one-third will reserve the plants but the balance must be remitted not later than ,april #ast4 ,full payment should accompany orders amounting to less than #e4jj and all orders which are sent to us after ,march #aeth4 ,,how ,,to ,,send ,,money ,if possible1 remittance should be made by ,postoffice or ,express ,money ,order or by ,bank ,draft4 ,if this is not convenient send registered letter or personal check1 adding #aj cents for exchange if you remit by check4 ,,spring ,,shipments ,,only ,it is advisable to have your plants shipped as early as possible4 ,we begin digging and shipping in the spring as soon as weather permits 7usually about ,april #ast7 and continue until ,may #beth4 ,we positively cannot ship at any other time of the year4 ,if you specify shipping date1 we shall follow your instructions as closely as possible1 otherwise we shall use our own judgment4 ,,substitution ,we seldom find it necessary to substitute but if1 when it comes time to ship your order1 we are unable to furnish certain varieties you have ordered1 may we substitute in their place varieties of equal or greater value8 ,it is very important that you answer 8,yes0 or 8,no0 in proper place on ,order ,sheet1 naming second choice of varieties if substitution will meet with your approval4 ,if you do not indicate your wish1 we shall assume that you wish us to use our judgment4 ,we shall not substitute1 however1 unless necessary4 ,,claims ,any claim for mistakes or adjustment must be made immediately upon receipt of plants4 ,in reporting any discrepancy please state the number of plants of each variety1 also number of crates or packages received and date received4 ,this will assist us in making a prompt investigation4 ,our ,guaranty ,with our careful methods of growing1 labeling and packing plants1 mistakes are practically impossible4 ,we therefore guarantee ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants to be true to name and free from insects and fungous diseases1 however in no event will we be responsible for more than the amount paid us for the plants4 ,kellogg ,pedigree ,plants are delivered to the ,transportation ,company in first-class condition and thereupon our responsibility ceases4 ,we cannot and will not be in any way responsible for the crop1 for loss or delay after plants are turned over to the ,transportation ,company1 or for inability to fill any order on account of shortage of plants1 conditions resulting from an act of ,nature1 labor situation or any other cause beyond our control4 ,it is mutually understood and agreed between the customer and ourselves that all orders are placed and accepted in accordance with the terms and conditions herein provided4 99 99 99 99 99 ,don't overlook ordering ,kellogg's ,marvel1 7,the ,marvel of ,beauty and ,productiveness7 and ,kellogg's ,delicious1 7,the ,strawberry that ,satisfies74 ,these two varieties will give you something extraordinary in ,strawberries4 ,illustration3 8,,kellogg',s ,,marvel0 ,,strawberries ,the ,marvel of ,beauty and ,productiveness ,transcriber's ,notes ,the spelling used in the printed work has been retained4 ,sion-illi and ,sionilli both occur in the original work1 and have not been standardised1 nor have other inconsistently hyphenated words4 ,this publication is best viewed as the illustrated browser-version1 available at www4gutenberg4org4 ,the ,kellogg ,trade ,mark illustration 78,,thoroughbred ,,pedigree--,,trade ,,mark--,,strawberry ,,plants07 occurs in many illustrations1 but has been transcribed just once 7on the front cover74 ,changes made3 ,the page header 78,,kellogg',s ,,great ,,crops ,,of ,,strawberries and ,,how to ,,grow ,,them the ,,kellogg ,,way07 has been moved from page six to page three1 and deleted from subsequent pages on which it occurs4 ,some minor obvious typographical errors have been corrected silently4