Progressive Agriculture 111 



SMALL FRUIT 



The same plan outlined for trees applies to 

 currents, gooseberries, blackberries, raspberries, 

 and strawberries, and if you observe closely the 

 points referred to at the commencement of this 

 chapter, there will be no question as to the success. 

 To successfully grow these small fruits and flowers 

 but little time is required if the work is properly 

 applied at the right time. Just want to and it's 

 easy. 



BREAKING SOD FOR CROP 



There is very much in the manner of breaking 

 sod for crop, especially wheat. Early breaking is 

 desirable but the soil must be moist for best 

 results. The most economical way is to break 

 about four inches deep and use every possible 

 precaution to have all furrows even in width as 

 well as thickness, then follow as closely as possible 

 with a heavy roller to settle the sod down flat, 

 and press out all air spaces below. This however, 

 cannot be successfully done if the sod is allowed 

 to dry while kinked. After the rolling the top 

 should be double-disked about half the depth of 

 the breaking. In midsummer it will probably be 

 necessary to double-disk again to keep the top 

 loose and keep down the weeds but do not go 

 any deeper than the first time. 



The special points referred to are vital, the 

 point being to get the lower part as firm as possible 

 and keep the top or mulch loose to aid in keeping 

 the moisture, and keep the weeds out at all 

 hazards throughout the season, when you will be 



