l6o MODERN STRAWBERRY GROWING 



winter after the ground becomes frozen. In- 

 jury from mould may result if the covering is 

 applied too early. Fall planting is not a suc- 

 cess as a general rule, especially on heavy 

 soils. Spring is the best time to plant, and 

 don't let the plants bear a crop the first 

 year if you want the best possible results 

 from them. Concentrate all the force in 

 the second year and then clear oil the bed." 



