. Cyclopedia of American horticulture : comprising suggestions for cultivation of horticultural plants, descriptions of the species of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants sold in the United States and Canada, together with geographical and biographical sketches. Gardening; Horticulture; Horticulture; Horticulture. sometimes called; the Early Scarlet, a few years later, marked a new era in Strawberry culture. These were great improve- ments over the common wild fruit prev the rket; but it was iispo not until the introduction of the Wilson, about 1854, that it became possible for
. Cyclopedia of American horticulture : comprising suggestions for cultivation of horticultural plants, descriptions of the species of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants sold in the United States and Canada, together with geographical and biographical sketches. Gardening; Horticulture; Horticulture; Horticulture. sometimes called; the Early Scarlet, a few years later, marked a new era in Strawberry culture. These were great improve- ments over the common wild fruit prev the rket; but it was iispo not until the introduction of the Wilson, about 1854, that it became possible for al- most every one who owned :l small plot of land to have a supply of berries for him- self and friends during the berry season. This modest little plant completely revo- lutionized Strawberry-grow- t was much larger than any other then being also very firm and able to bear much better than any other, and it perfectly at home in nearly every to the Pacific ocean, and nil â â¢( Mexico. In addi- inarvelously produc- - lugan to appear in 111111 - ever before known. ]> until the present time. and climate from th( from Lake Superic^r t,, iln i tion to all these i|u:n five. Soon after tin-. numbers greatly excn Iihl h This progress has been kipt and each succeeding year many new brought to notice. The increase in the cultivation of this fruit was not rapid until 1855, when more attention be- gan to be paid to it than ever before. Since the close of the Civil War the increase has been almost beyond belief, except to those who are familiar with its history. Strawberry Soil. â If he could always choose, the writer would select a dark sandy loam, rather damp than dry, but this is by no means an absolute necessity, as Strawberries will grow in almost any soil, unless it be dry sand or an undrained bed of muck. Any soil that will grow a good crop of corn or potatoes will grow a fair crop of Strawberries. This remark will apply throughout the United States; and not only that, but St
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