. Descriptive catalogue of the Reading Nursery. Nurseries (Horticulture) Massachusetts Catalogs; Nursery stock Massachusetts Catalogs; Fruit Massachusetts Catalogs; Shrubs Massachusetts Catalogs; Trees Massachusetts Catalogs; Perennials Massachusetts Catalogs. CATALOGUE OF READING NURSERY, MASS. J. W. MANNING, PROPRIETOR. 13 SMALL FRUITS. The Small Fruits, such a9 Strawberries, Raspberries, Black- berries, Gooseberries, Currants, kc , ripening from the first of June till Fall, are every whhcre capable of successful cultiva- tion, and j ield large returns at comparatively small expense. They sh
. Descriptive catalogue of the Reading Nursery. Nurseries (Horticulture) Massachusetts Catalogs; Nursery stock Massachusetts Catalogs; Fruit Massachusetts Catalogs; Shrubs Massachusetts Catalogs; Trees Massachusetts Catalogs; Perennials Massachusetts Catalogs. CATALOGUE OF READING NURSERY, MASS. J. W. MANNING, PROPRIETOR. 13 SMALL FRUITS. The Small Fruits, such a9 Strawberries, Raspberries, Black- berries, Gooseberries, Currants, kc , ripening from the first of June till Fall, are every whhcre capable of successful cultiva- tion, and j ield large returns at comparatively small expense. They should have a place in every garden. Since the introduc- tion of self-scaling jars and cans, they can be had throughout the year almost as fresh as when gathered. STRAWBERRIES. First of the small fruits in the month of June, comes the beautiful, wholesome and appetising Strawberry. The profits which may result from its cultivation, when properly conduct- ed, are enough to satisfy reasonable expectations. On well- drained soil, with very rich culture and favoring rains, enor- mous crops are the rule. Plant early in May, if possible in New England; or In Sept. or October is often successful. The best of roots for fall planting are not obtained until well into autumn. For manure, muck, lotted turf, wood soil, ashes, kc, are best Bone dost is excellent. Set in 3 feet rows 16 inches apart Id row, for field culture ; and 15 inches each way for hill cul- leavlng a pathway at the third row. Keep in hills with run- ners cut. Cultivate clean, mulch late In full, uncover plants early in spring, remove mulch after fruiting, and spade in a good dressing of manure, if you contir ue the old bed. But we think a new bed set every spring is the most satisfactory. Price per 1000, on consultation. WiNon. Large, conical, dark red, firm, hardy; prolific, rather acid, but this is corrected by sugar and cream. Sue ceeds everywhere, and more planted than all other kinds put together. $ per bund. Down
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