LUTHER BURBANK 



been revealed through a quotation from one of the 

 many amateur gardeners who have grown it in 

 successive seasons and found it a valuable addi- 

 tion to the list of garden fruits. 



It may be added, however, that the Sunberry 

 makes particular appeal because it ripens late in 

 the season, after most other berries have ceased 

 to bear. It is well to note, also, that the plant 

 shows the hardiness and thrift and vitality usual 

 with hybrids, and will often grow to better ad- 

 vantage on a poor soil and without much cultiva- 

 tion than when especial attention is given it. In 

 most regions, to water it is a mistake, and to fer- 

 tilize the soil for it an even greater one — ^making 

 the blossoms drop. 



In a word, it is a plant that resents too much 

 petting. It retains something of the character of 

 its wild ancestors. 



As to inherent constitution, the Simberry is a 

 perennial, but it may best be grown annually 

 from seed, quite as its relative the tomato is 

 grown, although that plant also can live from year 

 to year in the proper climate. 



As already stated, it grows true from seed year 

 after year, proving thus its specific individuality, 

 and differing not alone from hybrids in general 

 but from the greater number of our cultivated 

 fruits. 



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