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I would put two plants in a hill to insure a good stand and as 

 good a crop the next year as possible. I would use great care to 

 keep the roots moist while planting and would pack the earth 

 firmly around each hill. 



Before planting I would cut the plants back to eight or ten 

 inches. This height would clearly mark the rows for cultivating. 

 I would cultivate very thoroughly the first year, and after the 

 plants had started young shoots from the roots so that the new- 

 growth would mark the rows, I would, with pruning shears, cut 

 ofif all the old stubs at the surface of the ground so as to prevent 

 the maturing of berries and to throw all the energies of the plant 

 into new growth. 



Residence of Henry Haggard, Excelsior. 



As to varieties, I have seen no better all around berry than 

 the Cuthbert, but it has been discarded by most growers on ac- 

 count of its tendency to curly leaf and also its tenderness, re- 

 C[uiring winter covering, which, as the canes are large and tall. 

 is a big job. 



The Marlboro is a good shipping berry of a large size and fine 

 appearance, and a great favorite with my pickers, as they don't 

 have to hunt among the foliage for concealed berries. The berry 

 also separates from its stem readily while yet very firm, making 

 it hold up well when shipped. With me it requires covering. 



The Loudon with me has justified the claim made for it as a 

 shipper by the members of this society a few years ago. It is a 

 heavy yielder of good sized fruit, of good flavor and fine for 

 home use, and if it would separate from the stem as soon as the 

 berries color would ship finely, but it will not come off till the 

 berry is overripe and too soft to ship long distances. Aly pickers 

 dislike it greatly, as it is difficult to determine by the looks which 

 berries will shell off and which will not. 



