By William Atkinson, Esq. 191 



the plants. This plan, I understood, answered much- better 

 than the common beds. 



I conceive that the surface being covered with granite, 

 would keep the ground longer in a moist state, and the fruit 

 would always be clean. I should expect that chippings of 

 stone, such as may be had from the masons in London, might 

 answer the same purpose. I have found a great advantage 

 in keeping the fruit clean, by laying a row of common bricks 

 on each side of the rows of Strawberry plants; I tried plain 

 tiles, but found bricks answer better, as the tiles are apt to 

 be broken in gathering the fruit, and will not do to use a 

 second time. 



I am, dear Sir, 

 your most obedient and faithful servant, 



William Atkinson. 



Grove End, St. John's Wood, 

 August 14, 1822. 



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