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ing seed. When a desirable variation appears, propagate it 

 and keep it "true" by means of runners. This method of 

 vegetative propagation insures permanency in the characters 

 of the variety selected. 



Uses. — Strawberries are used chiefly in the fresh state. 

 There is an increasing demand for such strawberry products 

 as crushed fruit, preserves, marmalades, and jellies. Large 

 quantities are put up fresh for use at soda fountains and in 

 the manufacture of ice cream. 



References 



Bailey, L. H.: Survival of the Unlike. Essay 25, Strawberries, The 



MacMillan Co., 1896. 

 Blanchard, W. H.: Rubus of Eastern N. A. Bull. Torrey Bot. Club, 38: 



425-439, iQii- 

 BuNYARD, E. A.: The History and Development of the Strawberry. Jour. 



Hort. Soc, 39: 541-552, 1914. 

 CoRBETT, L. C: Strawberries. U. S. Dept. Agr. Farmers' Bull. 198: 1-24, 



1904. 



