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plants from ten to twelve inches asunder in the 

 rows. 



Q. What is the best time of the year to plant straw- 

 berries ? 



A. In the months of August and September. They 

 should be watered during the two or three days fol- 

 lowing their planting, and for a longer time if ne- 

 cessary. 



Q. How long do strawberries last when properly 

 attended to ? 



A. They may perhaps last for seven or eight years 

 but it is better not to keep them longer than three 

 or four years. After this last period, the roots of the 

 plants degenerate, the fruits lose their beauty, and ; 

 it is more economical to plant young ones than to 

 take care of the old ones. 



