65 THE CULTURE OF 



Of cutting the Plants. 



close the soil of the beds with the outer side 

 of the same foot. 



The reduction of the stems must be pro- 

 portioned to their growth, leaving those 

 shortest of the most inferior size, and others 

 of largest growth most long, as the Dwarf 

 early Premier, one foot and a half; com- 

 mon red and white also twice bearing, three 

 feet ; and the Antwerp and other large 

 growing sorts, not less than four feet in 

 length. 



Protection by temporary Shade. 



In May, when the blossoms are perfected, 

 apply the wattled hurdle to afford a shade 

 for their protection, and promote the set- 

 ting of fruit, by placing as many wattled 

 hurdles in manner directed for the culture 

 of Strawberries, as may be found conveni- 

 ent and necessary, in a direct line, on the 



