SMALL FRUITS 



by bending the canes over and pegging them 

 close to the surface covering both the canes 

 and stool with from three to five inches of 

 soil. 



There is no better mulch to be placed over 

 the surface of the soil between the rows than 

 leaves. A little stable manure and bone meal 

 may be plowed in or spaded in with the first 

 work of spring. Do not use much manure 

 close to the canes after the plants are set for 

 it has a tendency to encourage large growths 

 on the roots known as Root Gall. There is 

 no remedy. Dig out both the root and plant, 

 and burn. 



One of the best varieties for the home gar- 

 den is the Cuthbert which is strong, vigorous 

 and very hardy. It produces a medium to 

 large firm, juicy berry in mid-season. 



The Brandywine is early, the berry large, 

 and the plant dwarf in habit; very fine for 

 Rhode Island, Delaware, New Jersey and the 

 South. 



Loudon, a fine variety for West and North 

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