102 MODERN STRAWBERRY GROWING 
has a good greenhouse or some glass or semi- 
glass structure in which a certain tempera- 
ture can be maintained. The old idea that the 
plants must be placed near the glass or they 
will be drawn out—that is, become slen- 
der — is not so true to-day with our modern 
large pane, non-light obstructing construc- 
tions, giving to the house the greatest amount 
of light possible. However, with a heavy 
sash bar or sash house having small panes 
of glass, the roof should be low and the 
plants near the glass. 
The best variety for forcing is the Mar- 
shall. It seems that this berry is particu- 
larly adapted to the most intensive forms 
of strawberry growing, and especially as an 
out-of-season production in the greenhouse. 
The two methods of growing the plants 
are on benches and in pots. 
The former method is used but little, 
while the latter is employed for the follow- 
ing reasons: 
1. The roots are enclosed in each pot. 
2. It is possible to control plant food, such 
as liquid manure or fertilizer. 
3. By controlling the food, each demand of 
the plant can be catered to. 
