288 Strawberry-Growing 



Although a number of valuable sorts are of very re- 

 stricted adaptation, some succeed under many conditions 

 of soil and climate. These cosmopolitan sorts have made 

 possible the extension of strawberry-culture to all parts 

 of the continent. Varieties that succeed nearly every- 

 where, as the Wilson, Crescent, Dunlap and Haverland, 

 dominate the markets. Varieties that are valued only 

 in a few sections are likely to pass from cultivation be- 

 cause the demand for plants is not large enough to justify 

 nurserymen in propagating them. When considering 

 new varieties, give preference to those that have enough 

 stamina to thrive under widely different conditions. 

 These are likely to acquire a reputation in the markets. 



Purpose for which the fruit is grown. 



Few varieties are valued equally for all purposes. 

 Those who raise berries for home use will select varieties 

 of a different type than the favorites of the commercial 

 grower. First of all, they wull be of high quality. It is 

 not necessary that they be firm; the firmest varieties 

 seldom are of high quality. If the home garden receives 

 exceptional care, some of the more tender and less pro- 

 ductive but high flavored English sorts may be grown. 

 Berries of large size, rich color and high flavor are valued 

 in a home variety more than a very heavy yield. The 

 Margaret is a typical amateur variety; it responds 

 magnificently to high culture in the home garden, but is 

 not a profitable commercial sort. Varieties of different 

 periods of ripening should be selected, so as to provide 

 a succession throughout the normal season, and includ- 

 ing some everbearing sorts for fall fruiting. 



When strawberries are grown for a near or personal 

 market, high quality is not as essential. Town buyers 



