


by allowing additional plants to form the 
necessary runner plants and layering them in 
the proper places. If, however, vacant spots 
are of considerable length, it would be ad- 
visable to allow several plants to develop run- 
ners and re-set these runner plants in the 
vacancies. When this method is used the 
proper time for doing the work is in the early 
fall after a good shower. 
In resetting the runner plants for this pur- 
pose, a clump of soil should be taken up with 
the roots and care exercised not to disturb 
the roots so that there will be no check in 
the growth of the plants. 
Remeving Blossoms 
Plants will begin to blossom soon after 
they are set. The blossoms or fruiting stalks 
of all standard varieties should be pinched or 
cut off throughout the first year. ‘This 
strengthens the plants by preventing exhaus- 
tion which results from early pollen secre- 
tion and seed production. It is very impor- 
tant that this be done as early as possible to 
relieve the plants of unnecessary strain. ‘This 
work is easily and quickly done and is usually 
necessary only once or twice. 
In the case of everbearers, the blooms 
should be kept off until about the first of 
July, after that they may be allowed to fruit. 
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But these particular buds tell you 
nothing. The buds that are important, 
in the case of the new Nectarena Straw- 
berry, are innumerable little “taste- 
buds” on your tongue. They'll tell you 
more about Nectarena than all the pic- 
tures and printed words in the world. 
You have to have actual: berries: on 
hand to make this “taste-bud” test. 
Order at least twenty five plants right 
away, and be ready for a pleasant sur- 
prise at fruiting time. See pages 16-17. 
Commercial growers, order plants for 
trial. Then you will know from your 
own experience how well Nectarena 
does for you. Ordering new varieties for 
trial is good practice and will make 
money for you in the end. 
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Boysenberries - 
More and more rapidly Boysenberries are coming to be one of the 
big moneymakers for fruit growers. On account of their unique {fla- 
vor, which combines all the delights of Raspberries, Loganberries, 
and Blackberries, they are very much in demand. Also on account of 
their size, the berries being huge, about 1 by 2 inches. They certainly 
do make a good display in the box. No fruit introduced in recent 
years has created quite the sensation that Boysenberries have. 
Can be used for pies, shortcakes, canning or fresh from the vines. 
No hard seeds. They fruit 1 year after planting. 
Grow on Trellis * Easy to Pick 
Berries stand out well away from the vines; easy to pick. Large 
fruit makes quicker fill-up of box. Trellis should be 4 to 5 feet high. 
6 for $1.10 25 for $3.20 75 for $ 8.80 200 for $22.50 
12 for 1.75 50 for 6.00 100 for 11.60 300 for 33.40 
500 for $55.00 
Boysenberry Cultural Note: Plant Boysenberries at least 5 to 7 
feet apart, 8 to 10 feet for commercial planting. Train new growth 
both ways on wires or trellis. For winter, mulch with straw or coarse 
stable manure. Sandy loam best; good drainage. 
Thornless Boysenberries 
Ripen about three weeks earlier than the regular variety. Flavor 
has more of a tang. Very delicious. 
Prices same as for regular Boysenberries above. 
R.M. Kellogg Co., Three Rivers, Mich. 
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