Oct. 2, 1920.] 



Agricultural Gazette of ^.S.W. 



733 



the'roots a little when planting so that the root service may be evenly divided 

 all around the plant, and leave the crown of the plant just above the ground 

 level. When the plants are set, press the soil in round tbem fairly firm. 



1 2 3 



Fig. 2. — No. 1 is correctly planted. No. 2 is too high, and No. 3 too low. 



A line should be used when planting, as sti'aight rows not only look well but 



are essential if a hoivse is to be used amongst them or surface irrigation 



practised. 



Time for Planting. 



May is the most popular planting time in the 

 district under discussion. Planted in this month, 

 the plants have a chance to get well set ready for 

 the main crop, but they can be planted up to the 

 end of July, and if the winter is severe this late 

 planting often gives the best results. 



If a grower has a piece of land upon which he 

 is not likely to have too many weeds, a planting 

 in February will give an extra well established 

 plant for the main crop, and one which, without 

 being injured for the main crop, will meantime 



carry a few early berries. To obtain such a result, it is necessary to leave 

 the first runners which come out while the second cr6p is maturing, and thus 



Fig. 3.— The line shows where 

 the roots should be cut off. 



Fig. 4. — Tho^half-eircle somewhat faintly drawn round the crown Indicates how the runners 

 and leaves should be cleaned away at the end of the autumn. 



