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inches in the rows which are four feet apart. In 

 using the " Fodder Mulch/' to be described later, 

 the wide spacing is necessary. 



Holes about six inches deep are dug at proper 

 distances and the plants, baskets and all, are 

 planted so that the basket is entirely concealed. 

 In setting the plants in position, gently crush the 

 bottom of the basket so as to give the roots chance 

 to penetrate the soil beneath. After the plant is 

 in place, give it at least a quart of water, and 

 when that has soaked away, draw a little fine soil 

 around the plant to prevent "baking." 



Some protection should be given at once. The 

 Plant Forcers or Boosters, described elsewhere, 

 are ideal for this purpose. For the first two or 

 three days, turn the glass to the north. After 

 the shock of transplanting is over, turn the booster 

 around so that the glass faces the sun at ten 

 o'clock. In warm, sunny days remove the caps 

 for three or four hours in the middle of the day. 

 "When the plants are established, leave off the caps 

 for several days, and then remove the boosters 

 altogether unless late frosts threaten. 



STAKING AND CAEE 



Plants may be supported by single stakes. This 

 is best accomplished by driving a heavy stake 

 about four feet in length a few inches from the 

 root of the plant. This should be driven deep 

 enough to insure firmness, or winds will prostrate 

 the plant with its. load of fruit, especially after 

 heavy rains. To this stake, wire a lath or pole 

 about six or eight feet long, using No. 11 wire. 

 Draw the wire close and tight, both at the top of 



