GREAT CROPS OF STRAWBERRIES AND HOW TO GROW THEM 
Copyright 1914, by B. SI. KeUogg Co., Three Rivers, Mich. 
THE EVER-BEARING OR rAI,L-BE.\RlNG AMERICUS— MAI^ OB BISEXUAI- 
AMERICUS enjoys an almost universal popularity, and yields large quantities o£ flne-quality fruit. The 
foliage of the Americus srows close to the ground, similar to such varieties as Bubach and Aroma. It 
is wonderfully productive. The berries are of good size and form as will be seen by the illustration shown 
herewith It has been tested In most every state and never fails to give satisfaction. Ameneus behaves 
the same in its fruiting capacity as the Superb. I'rogressve and Productive; that is to say, it fruits heavily 
In the summer, and after the plants have had about six weeks' rest another set of tru:t buds develop and It 
When mixed, this makes sufficient plant food 
for one acre. Apply after plowing, and work 
well into the soil before planting. 
Whether you use stable manure, commercial 
fertilizer or plow under legume crops, remem- 
ber that best results are obtained when these 
materials are thoroughly mixed with the soil; 
and also remember that your soil must be made 
firm and sufficiently fine to hold large quan- 
tities of moisture. Strawberry plants, like all 
other plants, cannot do their best when set in 
soil where there are clods underneath the fine 
surface. See that your soil is made fine and 
firm to the full depth of the furrow slices. 
Pruning the Plants 
BEFORE setting the plants, the ends of the 
roots should be cut off. This is a quick 
and easy job. Before opening the bunches, 
take an old pair of shears or knife and cut 
off about two inches from the tip ends of the 
roots. These cuts will soon callous over, 
which aids the formation of many feeding 
roots. This also aids the plants to take hold 
of the soil quickly, the result of which is a 
more rapid growth than would take place with- 
out pruning. 
Setting Out the Plants 
SETTING strawberry plants is very simple. 
The work is practically the same as setting 
vegetable plants such as tomatoes and cab- 
bage. Make an opening in the soil and place 
the roots straight down into the opening. See 
that the roots are well spread. This is done by 
giving the plant a quick jerk or swish when 
placing the plant into the opening. Also see 
that the soil is pressed firmly against the roots 
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