I02 MODERN STRAWBERRY GROWING 



has a good greenhouse or some glass or semi- 

 glass structure in which a certain tempera- 

 ture can be maintained. The old idea that the 

 plants must be placed near the glass or they 

 will be drawn out — that is, become slen- 

 der — is not so true to-day with our modern 

 large pane, non-light obstructing construc- 

 tions, giving to the house the greatest amount 

 of light possible. However, with a heavy 

 sash bar or sash house having small panes 

 of glass, the roof should be low and the 

 plants near the glass. 



The best variety for forcing is the Mar- 

 shall. It seems that this berry is particu- 

 larly adapted to the most intensive forms 

 of strawberry growing, and especially as an 

 out-of-season production in the greenhouse. 



The two methods of growing the plants 

 are on benches and in pots. 



The former method is used but little, 

 while the latter is employed for the follow- 

 ing reasons: 



1. The roots are enclosed In each pot. 



2. It Is possible to control plant food, such 

 as liquid manure or fertilizer. 



3. By controlling the food, each demand of 

 the plant can be catered to. 



