FERTILIZING STRAWBERRIES 



With Potash Without Potash 



The fertilizer applied to Plat 2 was at the rate of 1,200 

 pounds per acre, and analyzed 2J/% nitrogen, 9% available 

 phosphoric acid and 11% of potash. The fertilizer on Plat 3 

 contained no potash whatever. The results show con- 

 clusively that the fertilizer generally used by the growers 

 does no give the best results. It contains too little nitrogen 

 and much too little potash. In this test the fertilizer was 

 applied on each side of the rows after the plants had been 

 allowed a month's growth. The plants on Plat 2, which 

 received a well-balanced ration, in addition to yielding the 

 largest crop, looked superior throughout the season, as is 

 well illustrated in the above photograph. 



THE CHOICE OF VARIETIES 



As with all other crops, much latitude must be allowed 

 the grower in his choice of varieties. Soil and climatic 



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