. The Canadian horticulturist [monthly], 1892. Gardening; Canadian periodicals. The Canadian Horticulturist. 43 AM) (Rri'lClSMS ON THE STRAW 1;1:R K\. HERE is so much that can be said about the strawberry and its culture, and the place it fills in the field of fruit growing, that one may be pardoned for throwing out a few thoughts respecting it, although there is much that is valu- able on record already. It is what we can put into practice to insure success in its culture, that is most desired, and if one's experience can encourage others in their efforts there is some excuse for setti
. The Canadian horticulturist [monthly], 1892. Gardening; Canadian periodicals. The Canadian Horticulturist. 43 AM) (Rri'lClSMS ON THE STRAW 1;1:R K\. HERE is so much that can be said about the strawberry and its culture, and the place it fills in the field of fruit growing, that one may be pardoned for throwing out a few thoughts respecting it, although there is much that is valu- able on record already. It is what we can put into practice to insure success in its culture, that is most desired, and if one's experience can encourage others in their efforts there is some excuse for setting it forth. Though we may not be doing great things in our endeavors, yet principles can have their action and results, on a small scale as well as on a large one, and here lies the encouragement for strawberry culture in preference to any other fruit, that a greater return in value from a given space can be rea- lized, and a more varied range of interesting experience can be enjoyed. The possessor of an acre of ground car indulge in experimental effort, and have as good encouragement to note his results as the cultivator of ten or more, so that each can contribute his mite with the same confidence as though he were leading the van in fruit culture. As to modes of cultivation, there are varied objects to be attained which must, in a measure, determine the way we seek to attain them. If profit be the aim, the matted row system yields the greatest return from a given area, and affords an easier protection, as the foliage, if of rank growth, will be a sufficient protection in the spring against heavy frosts, and the suns scorching rays. The addition of a very light coating of straw, tomato tops, evergreen brush, or any light laying litter, will more than insure sufficient protection. I do not like long manure, as it lays down too close on the plants and has a tendency to smother and make them too tender, in case of late frosts after uncovering. A neighbor of mine covered his patc
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