312 LANDSCAPE GARDENING. 



it will serve as a mulch and protect the fruit from becom j 

 ing covered with dirt during heavy rains. 



All weeds that appear in the spring must be pulled out 

 by hand, as stirring the soil with the hoe at this time is not 

 advisable. 



The varieties are so numerous and vary so much under 

 different kinds of soil and location that no list of varieties 

 of much value can be given that will be successful in all 

 locations, and the reader should consult some successful 

 grower in his vicinity and plant the varieties found most 

 valuable. The varieties suggested that may be generally 

 satisfactory are the Minute Man, Brandywine, Sample 

 and the Marshall under high culture. 



The insects or fungous growths that are seriously in- 

 jurious to the strawberry may be largely overcome b^ 

 thorough and clean cultivation. 



