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 PLANTING. 



Pruning the Boots. 

 Line showing where to cut. 



Though this method entails 

 more labour, yet it places 

 the plants under the best con- 

 ditions for making vigorous 

 growth. Very often, how- 

 ever, both for economy and 

 quickness, planting is done 

 with a dibber. The plants 

 should not be placed too 

 deep in the ground, and it 

 Will be sufficient if the 

 crowns are just below the 

 surface. 



Keeping Down Weed*. 

 In order to grow Straw- 

 berries successfully it is 

 essential that the plantation 

 should be kept free from 



Roots arranged in the best way. 



Boots as generally arranged. 



2x 



Root growth after Pruning. 



