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Table 2 shows a striking increase in the number of runners per plant resulting 

 from fall set plants. Several experiment stations have reported that the early 

 formed runners are much more productive than those produced in late summer 

 accoi-ding to Dr. Slate. The fall set plants have more early rooted large crowned 

 plants. 



Fall Setting Pointers - One objection to fall planted strawberries is that they 

 must be mulched two winters for one crop. Also, nurseries do not sell strawberry 

 plants in the fall, so healthy vigorous home grown plants must be used. Soils 

 should be selected vdiich are not heavy, or inclined to be wet during the winter 

 or which retard spring growth. Such soils may cause some heaving of plants even 

 when mulch is applied. i 



— C. G. Anderson 



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FRESH FROZEN APPLE JUICE 



E. F. Fitzgerald of Leominster treated the vi-riter to some excellent apple 

 juice a few weeks ago. He offers these suggestions: "In most communities there are 

 quick freeze frozen food locker plants where fresh sweet apple juice can be frozen 

 and preserved indefinitely. The juice is usually frozen in gallon jugs and placed 

 in cartons for convenience in storing. Allow juice to settle and clear by 

 leaving in kegs over night. Drav.' off in gallon jugs leaving one to one and a half 

 inches at the top for expansion. Freeze as soon as possible. 



'"A'hen thav:ing juice, thaw completely and shake well. Keep cold and serve 

 cold. 



"In order to have a good product, cleanliness is very important. Keep press 

 clean, Pcald knives and grinder before pressing and keep cloths sv/eet and clean. 

 A good flavor and texture is obtained by using half Baldwins and half Mcintosh. 

 Use only sound, ripe fruit." 



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Red Apple Club - Applications for Red Apple Club membership should 

 be made through the County Extension Office. Any grower who thinks 

 he has a chance to qualify this season should drop a line to his 

 County Agricultural Agent indicating the approximate date of har- 

 vest. The County Agent will supervise the picking of an official 

 5-bushel sample to be inspected according to a carefully arranged 

 plan. Applications must be in not later than September 1. 

 Requirements for Red Apple Club membership were outlined in the 

 April issue of FRUIT NOTES. 



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Viiliat ' s On Your Iviind ?- Vfe need suggestions concerning 

 topics to be covered in FRUIT NOTES. A post card 

 will do the trick. 



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