FRAG A RI A, STRAWBERRY PLANT. 



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to allow for some air if it isn't too cold. In an ordinary winter, when this strawberry plant 

 is planted on an espalier facing south & covered with straw only during frosts, its growth 

 & fruiting are hindered very little. 



Sometimes strawberry plants are attacked by cockchafer grubs, especially in 

 manured soil. If these insects aren't present in large numbers, the only known remedy is 

 to search for them in the ground & destroy them. But if they're very numerous, the best 

 thing to do is to make a new plant bed elsewhere, or to transport the rest of the plants 

 there, taking care to cut off all the damaged parts of the roots & of the taproot. Ants & 

 other insects do less harm to strawberry plants. 



USES. 



Strawberries are not used at all out of season. They're eaten fresh, with or without 

 sugar. They're made into ices, alone or together with water, wine, cream, &c. They're 

 mixed into compotes, with currant juice, & in other preparations for ceremonial 

 occasions. Heating destroys or considerably weakens their fragrance. 



Those who wish further information about this plant can consult M. du Chesne's 

 work which includes a long and knowledgeable treatment of the nomenclature, 

 enealogy, places of origin, characteristics, cultivation, &c. of strawberry plants. 



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