36 MODERN STRAWBERRY GROWING 



crop for inter-planting in an orchard for the 

 following reasons; 



1. It does not rob the trees of plant food. 



2. It does not rob the trees of sunlight. 



3. It requires good cultivation; the trees 

 are benefited by this thorough working of the 

 land. 



4. It requires fertilizing or manuring. 



5. Strawberries require some attention. 

 At the same time the grower becomes ac- 

 quainted with the trees. 



HOW MUCH TO PLANT 



From twenty-five to one hundred plants 

 well cared for will answer for the majority of 

 families who have but small space to give 

 to growing and little time to caring for the 

 plants. 



The majority of farmers, owing to the 

 possibility that labour will be scarce during 

 weeding time, or the hens getting out, or 

 some other cause, require a larger bed. 

 About 100 to 250 plants, well set, will give 

 returns enough for the farmer's family. 

 This of course may be regulated by the size 

 of the family and the attention given to the 

 bed. 



