May, 1908] STRAWBERRIES FOR NEW HAMPSHIRE. id 



be applied broadcast, all weeds and grass cleaned out, walks cul- 

 tivated unless heavily mulched, and the old weak plants removed. 

 Old plantations produce earlier fruit than new ones, the pick- 

 ing season is usually shorter and the fruit smaller after the 

 first few pickings. 



Fig. S. — ^1 basket tray for handling fancy berries in nearby markets. Bottoms 

 should be cleated to prevent telescoping when piled in tiers. 



