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OD clay laud, and is not entirely objectionable, 
though not equally desirable on light, sandy land. 
The stated amount [see Ferlilizer] of bone meal, 
ashes or any complete fertilizer may be drilled in; 
or soon after plowing and harrowed in, or soon af- 
ter the plants are set and cultivated or hoed in. 
Ground prepared without any enrichment should 
be planted in the spring, and covered in the fall 
after the ground is frozen, with strong stable ma- 
naue, which will contain sufficient fertilizer to in- 
sure a good yield of tine berries. 
PLANTS. 
Excepting new varieties or plants for com- 
mencing in the business, every grower should pro- 
duce hi.s own. E.xpress charges will be avoided, 
and the plants will be welt grown, true to name, 
free from disease, and on hand whenever the ground 
is ready to receive them. Strong and healthy plants 
cannot be produced from an old and neglected 
strawberry bed. 
SEASON OF PLANTING. 
As early in the spring as the ground can be 
prepared and the plants obtained is the proper time 
for general planting. Fall is the best time for 
planting new varities, as the next season’s fruit en- 
ables us to decide whether they have sufficient merit 
to warrant further planting. 
