CHAPTER XX 



THE STRAWBERRY 



fT^HERE is no small fruit that will bring 

 Jt more delight to the grower than the 

 strawberry. It requires little space and if 

 properly raised will pay well for the soil oc- 

 cupied. 



This favorite of all small fruits will thrive 

 in various kinds of soil. It may be found, 

 bearing finely flavored berries, in a sandy 

 loam, clay loam, and even in muck soil. The 

 success or failure in the culture of the straw- 

 berry depends not so much upon the soil as 

 upon the plant food available, the moisture, 

 and the method of culture. 



All soil, no matter whether it is sandy, clay, 

 or muck formation must have a large amount 

 of decaying vegetable matter in it. This will 



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