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GARDEN PROFITS 



on small areas do not always increase proportionately 

 for larger areas. Therefore, while $4,000 an acre 

 from strawberries sounds too good to be true 

 (though, mind you, I don't say it is impossible), 

 yet half a bushel per barrel, and five bushels from 

 ten barrels out in the backyard, is entirely possible, 



Two crops that can be grown 'In barrels. On the right, strawberry, (see 

 text). On the left, celery. IJse a perforated stovepipe in the centre; 

 and add soil gradually as the plants grow and require blanching. But, as 

 always, keep dirt out of the heart. And don't forget to have holes and 

 coarse drainage material in the bottom of both barrels. 



and indeed a splendid means of bountifully supply- 

 ing your family with this universally popular fruit. 

 The details of this method are as follows : 



Take any iron-bound barrel, except one which 

 has been used for pickles, sauerkraut, or vinegar, 

 remove all hoops but four, and bore four holes in 



