. Allen's 1964 book of berries. Nurseries (Horticulture) Maryland Salisbury Catalogs; Nursery stock Maryland Salisbury Catalogs; Strawberries Maryland Salisbury Catalogs. ^"f^r; "'^-^^'^v|" -^'wM&^ -^^^^'%A. m^m^ mM. ii STRAWBERRIES-A MONEY CROP Every year our customers report that strawberries are the best of all money crops. Golden opportunities exist in the production of quality strawberries. Price of strawberries is dependent upon quality and good berries will always return a profit. Some of the reasons why strawberries are the ideal money crop are listed: 1. A fairly wi
. Allen's 1964 book of berries. Nurseries (Horticulture) Maryland Salisbury Catalogs; Nursery stock Maryland Salisbury Catalogs; Strawberries Maryland Salisbury Catalogs. ^"f^r; "'^-^^'^v|" -^'wM&^ -^^^^'%A. m^m^ mM. ii STRAWBERRIES-A MONEY CROP Every year our customers report that strawberries are the best of all money crops. Golden opportunities exist in the production of quality strawberries. Price of strawberries is dependent upon quality and good berries will always return a profit. Some of the reasons why strawberries are the ideal money crop are listed: 1. A fairly wide variety of markets is avail- able—roadside markets, processing plants, local hotels and restaurants, shipment to wholesale outlets, and in recent years "Pick Your Own" projects. 2. Very little machinery is required—none of the highly expensive type. 3. If good land is used, a high income per acre can be expected. This is especially help- ful where good land is limited. 4. They can be grown anywhere; fine varieties suitable for every state are available. 5. Strawberries bear quicker after setting and bear earlier in the season than any other fruit. 6. Strawberries excel as a family business or large commercial venture. The work is mostly light, suitable for old people, young people, and for women who like to work out of doors. 7. If you have irrigation it will pay doubly for strawberries in producing larger, better crops and also in protecting the blossoms from frost or freezing in the spring. 8. Strawberries have a universal appeal. Practically everyone is a potential customer and they can be so attractive when presented for sale either at retail or wholesale. CAUTIONS: (a) Don't attempt to grow too many. One- half acre well cared for could mean more profit than several acres neglected. (b) Plan to do all the things necessary to grow good berries. Experience demonstrates that good berries practically always sell at profitable prices—inferior berries only when
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