160 MODERN STRAWBERRY GROWING 
winter after the ground becomes frozen. In- 
jury from mould may result if the covering is 
applied too early. Fall planting is not a suc- 
cess as a general rule, especially on heavy 
soils. Spring is the best time to plant, and 
don’t let the plants bear a crop the first 
year if you want the best possible results 
from them. Concentrate all the force in 
the second year and then clear off the bed.” 
