THE STRAWBERRY 



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of cold weather they are brought into a greenhouse or frame, 

 and in January or February may be placed in slight warmth 

 if early fruits are wanted. The temperature ought not to exceed 

 50 until the fruits are set, and while the plants are in bloom 

 as much air as is possible at that season should be admitted. 



Showing how Strawberries may be grown in a 

 barrel 



The fruits will not form freely in a close, warm atmosphere 

 As soon as the Strawberries begin to increase in size the plants 

 may be grown in a temperature of 60 or 65 to bring them on 

 quickly, but when the fruits show colour they must again have 

 cool, airy conditions. 



It will thus be seen that the veriest amateur can scarcely fail 

 to grow Strawberries, and it remains only to select suitable 

 varieties. Probably for general usefulness there is none to excel 

 Royal Sovereign, though there are plenty of better Savoured 



