XVI 



Introduction 



should be established and should require no 

 further attention. 



To improve a piece of ground, plant Crim- 

 son Clover. It cultivates the soil and kills 

 many harmful v^eeds. At any convenient time 

 between the middle of June and the 1st of 

 July the Clover can be planted. Prepare the 

 ground by taking out the previous crop and 

 breaking up the soil, then sow the Crimson 

 Clover seeds broadcast. Let it grow undis- 

 turbed all summer. The next June when the 

 clover is in bloom plough it in. When the 

 plants are well rotted into the soil the ground 

 is ready for planting. This decayed clover 

 makes the best kind of fertilizer. The process 

 takes one year, but it is well worth the 

 waiting. 



In planting strawberries care should be 

 taken to secure the right proportion of sta- 

 minate and pistillate plants. If this is ob- 

 served a greater yield and finer fruit will 

 result. The nurseryman will guide you in 

 this respect. 



In planting an asparagus bed, a well 

 drained and sandy soil should be chosen. 



