in the row in garden and 16 inches in field with a 
common spade or garden trowel, by thrusting it 
into the soil, making a V-shaped hole. Remove it 
carefully to prevent any dry surface soil from run- 
ning in. Spread the roots in the V-shaped hole, 
placing them downward and do not double or 
buckle them up at the ends. Set the plants so the 
bud or crown tip is just even with the surface of 
the soil, no deeper, no shallower. Pack the soil 
firmly about the roots so it is in contact with all of 
them. Use the heel. There should be no air space 
around nor below the roots. This is very im- 
poriant. 
Where water is available, irriga- 
tion, or supplying the plants with 
needed water in some way, is very essential. 
Water can be supplied to the plants by digging 
a shallow trough (3-4 inches) on either side of the 
row about 3 inches from the plants and filling 
these irenches full of water. After it has soaked 
well into the soil, draw the soii back into the 
trenches leaving a smooth surface. This can be 
done next morning. Repeat as often as necessary 
to keep the plants vigorous, fresh and thrifty. To 
feed the plants at the same time, scatter fertilizer 
(one teaspoonful per plant) in the trench before 
watering. 
Irrigation 
Keeping Off the Blossoms 
Newly set plants should not be allowed to bloom. 
Pinch them off as soon as they are noticed in the 
crowns of the plants. Remove the whole blossom 
stock. With everbearers keep blossoms off for 60 
days after planting. 
Why not grow your own Blue- 
berries. Its easy, simple and re- 
quires little space. One planting 
lasis about a lifetime. See pages 
bees $17: 
Cultivation Start cultivating and hoeing 
shortly after the plants are set 
and keep it up all summer, not allowing crusts to 
form or the soil to become hard after rains. Shal- 
low (2% inches) cultivation is best. It would be 
well to cultivate or stir the soil about the plants 
or between the rows once a week. 
Summer Mulching By placing straw, 
chaff, or other fine 
materials around the plants to a depth of 2 or 3 
inches, the soil beneath can be kept moist and 
cool. The berries will also be held off the soil and 
will not be sandy after the rains. Mulches should 
not be disturbed during cultivation or hoeing. 
If material is available, it is often advised to 
mulch between the rows as well as around the 
plants. 
Winter Mulch is placed over the plants to 
protect them from and pre- 
vent the alternate freezing and thawing which 
often takes place during the late winter and early 
spring. Get the mulch on in the early winter be- 
fore the ground freezes two or three inches deep, 
spreading it evenly over the plants four to six 
inches deep. Place between the rows also if de- 
sired. Use straw or other similar materials, any- 
thing that will not mat down and smother the 
plants. Remove part of it in the spring after the 
danger of hard freezing is over, leaving just 
enough so the new leaves and blossom stocks can 
come through it. Fill in between the rows with 
the mulch removed. 
Grow those luscious, sweet, de- 
licious Boysenberries that house- 
wives are raving so much about 
nowadays. They can't be beat 
for home uses. See back cover. 

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body. This makes it necessary for all of us to co-operate and 
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handling, packing, and shipping your order this season. And 
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This bed 30x210 ft. set to Keith's Pre- 
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