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cloches and frames in use may not be turned to good 

 account in connection with other crops. From the 

 nature of the implements, it is obvious that short- 

 stemmed or dwarf-growing crops are likely to lend 

 themselves successfully to the treatment, and the 

 following may be regarded chiefly in the light of 

 suggestions. 



I. Strawberries. Amongst important fruits, Straw- 

 berries may be looked upon as being particularly 

 suited for growing under lights or cloches to produce 

 early crops. At present these are grown in pots in 

 greenhouses, close to the glass, and require considerable 

 time and attention in regard to watering, syringing, 

 regulation of temperature, and keeping free from 

 mildew. Grown under cloches, or in beds that will 

 accommodate the frames and lights used for salads, it 

 would be possible to secure early crops of Strawberries 

 in spring from young plantations without going to 

 the trouble of lifting the plants and potting them in 

 the autumn. For instance, in the case of beds, it 

 would be possible after placing the frames and lights 

 over the plants, to fill in the pathways with manure 

 from which heat would be generated in the frames in 

 accordance with the requirements of the season. A 

 certain amount of the short, warm manure could also 

 be worked in between the rows of plants without 

 disturbing the roots, and when the fruits were swelling, 

 a layer of clean litter could be added for the sake of 

 cleanliness. In this way the Strawberries would come 

 into bearing more quickly, and watering and ventilation 

 could be attended to without inconvenience. Once 

 the fruits are gathered, the frames and lights, and 

 manure in the pathways, may be used for other pur- 



