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varies from one cent to two cents a quart in different sections and 

 different years. 



Insect Enemies of the Strawberry. — The strawberry weevil is 

 one of the worst enemies of the plant. It is difficult to control. 

 One of the best remedies is to mow the patch after picking, and 

 burn the vines. The new growth following may be reasonably 

 free from this insect. 



Diseases of the Strawberry. — Several leaf diseases attack the 

 plant. The leaf spot is probably the worst. Any of these are kept 

 under control fairly well by mowing and burning the vines after 

 picking. Instead of burning the vines they may be hauled to some 



Fig. 166. — Coarse straw, weeds and marsh grass are ideal materials for mulching straw- 

 berries. (New Jersey Station.) 



distance and put into a compost heap that is to be used on other 

 crops. The rotting is destructive to the disease and if used on corn 

 or potatoes no harm will come. 



Renewing the Plantation. — Strawberries are expected to bear 

 only two or three crops. If the vines are first set in August they 

 may bear one light crop the next year and two heavier crops 

 after that. 



It is advisable to set a new patch every year or at least every 

 two years. These plants should be put on fresh ground not infested 

 with enemies of the strawberry. 



