Archive image from page 48 of Descriptive catalogue of fruit and. Descriptive catalogue of fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, plants, etc., etc., etc. . descriptivecatal1894jale Year: 1894 OF FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES, <5c. 29 SMALL FRUITS. The small fruits, such as Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Gooseberries, Currants, etc., ripen- ing from the first of June till Fall, are everywhere capable of successful cultivation, and yield large re- turns at comparatively small expense. They should have a place in every garden. Since the introduc- tion of jars and cans, they
Archive image from page 48 of Descriptive catalogue of fruit and. Descriptive catalogue of fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, plants, etc., etc., etc. . descriptivecatal1894jale Year: 1894 OF FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES, <5c. 29 SMALL FRUITS. The small fruits, such as Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Gooseberries, Currants, etc., ripen- ing from the first of June till Fall, are everywhere capable of successful cultivation, and yield large re- turns at comparatively small expense. They should have a place in every garden. Since the introduc- tion of 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 Deautiful, wholesome and appetizing Strawberry. The profits which may result from its cultivation, when properly con- ducted, are enough to satisify the highest expectations. Plant in March, April, Maj-, September, October, or No- vember, on good ground, deeply worked and well manured. Vegetable manure (muck, rotted turf, wood soil, ashes, etc.) is the best. Bone dust is excellent. Set in 3 feet rows, 15 inches apart in row for field culture, and ' 15 inches each way for garden, leaving a pathway at every third row. Keep in hills with runners cut, unless troubled vith the white grub. Cultivate clean, mulch late in the Fall, uncover crown early in Spring, remove mulch after fruiting, and spade in light dressing of manure. GLENDALE Bidwell, Big Bob. Cumberland Tri- umph. i Crescent Seed>'vRg Captain Jack. Col. Cheney. Charles Downing. DESCRIPTION. One of the very best, abundantly productive, full average size, excellent flavor and one of the very earliest. A fine variety for either market or private gardens. Fruit of large size and of good quality; ripens moderately early. It is a pistillate variety, requiring some other perfect flowering sorts to be planted near it. A magnificent variety; berries immense; fine perfect form, and of fine fl
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