The KEY TO STRAWBERRY PROFITS 
than you feel you will need and heel in the surplus plants 
according to instructions just given, until you see that you 
are going to need them. Then use them for filling in the 
vacancies and every square foot of your ground will con- 
tribute its full share towards the crop. You should, of course, 
fill in vacancies as soon as possible because early planting 
is always better than late planting. 
Should you neglect to order additional plants for filling 
in, vacancies may be filled by allowing additional plants 
to form the necessary runner plants and layering them in 
the proper places. If, however, vacant spots are of consider- 
able length, it would be advisable to allow several plants 
to develop runners and re-set these runner plants in the 
vacancies. When this method is used the proper time for do- 
ing the work is in the early fall after a good shower. 
In resetting the runner plants for this purpose, 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. 
Removing 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 strength- 
ens the plants by preventing exhaustion which results from 
early pollen secretion 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 al- 
lowed to fruit. 
Spraying for Insects 
If you. set strong, vigorous plants which are free from in- 
sects and plant disease, it will seldom become necessary to 
spray, but should you find it necessary to do so, the follow- 
ing formulae should be used. These remedies may be ap- 
plied through any of the small handspray machines as well 
as the large power sprayers. 
For all insects which work upon the foliage, either eating 
or folding the leaves, pour sufficient water over three 
pounds powdered arsenate of lead to make a paste and con- 
tinue adding water until it becomes a creamy solution. Pour 
this into fifty gallons of water and mix thoroughly before 
spraying. For small gardens use at the rate of one ounce of 
the powdered arsenate of lead to each gallon of water. — 
For rust or leaf spot which may be detected by reddish, 
rusty-looking spots which destroy the leaf cells, use Bor- 
deaux mixture. Buy ready prepared, or make as follows: 
Suspend a coarsely woven sack containing four pounds of 
Blue Vitriol in twenty-five gallons of water so that the 
vitriol in the sack will remain on the surface of the water. 
Next put in four pounds lump or hydrated lime in a 
bucket and pour over it hot water, stirring until you have 3 
gallons of creamy mixture. Pour this into twelve gallons of 
water, then combine this lime solution with the vitriol so- 
lution and the result is Bordeaux mixture known as 4-4-40 
solution. Mix thoroughly before spraying. This is a preven- 
tive rather than a cure and should be used at the first ap- 
pearance of any leaf-spot. 
The presence of black ants indicates that aphids or root 
lice are working upon the roots. Repeated cultivation and 
hoeing are the best remedies. 
White grubs which eat off the roots of plants causing 
them to wilt and die can be destroyed only by digging about 
the roots of the wilted plants and killing the grub. While 
this may not always save the affected plant, it will prevent 
the grub from doing further damage. Late fall plowing is 
the best preventive against root lice, white grubs, and all 
other underground insects. 
For mildew which causes the leaves to cup or curl, and 
the leaf stems to become dark, use lime-sulphur solution at 
the rate of three gallons to enough water to make fifty gal- 
lons. ‘The lime-sulphur can be obtained from any manufac- 
turer of spray, materials. It is put up in small cans and fifty 
gallon barrels, and as it deteriorates with age or by freezing, 
enough for one. season only should be purchased. when 
ordering. For smaller areas, prepare at the above rate in 
amounts to be determined by the area you have to spray. 
(Note: Avoid spraying when plants are in bloom or while 
berries are ripening). 
Mulching 
Mulching protects the plants during the winter, retains 
moisture in the soil, keeps down weed growth during the 
fruiting season and keeps the berries clean. 
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H. Armstrong Roberts Photo 
R. M. Kellogg Company, 
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Let Your Lot Guy Your Home 
If you are one (or a blissful two) who has been wanting a new 
home, don’t drop your plans because of high costs and shortage of 
materials. Keep on planning and wishing, and let your plans pay 
their way. 
Perhaps you have your lot now. If so, plant it this coming season 
to Strawberries, put the profits in good bonds or a savings account, 
and when building time does belatedly come, you will have a sub- 
stantial down payment ready. 
2500 plants will set a lot 100 by 150 feet, and will produce from 
1500 to 2500 quarts of berries or more. Price of berries, 30 to 50c 
per quart, or more. YOUR PROFIT, $400 to $1200. Second year, 
about the same. 
Better yet, buy a second lot after the first year’s fruiting, and 
plant it too, and in five to ten years you will have your home en- 
tirely paid for by Strawberries. BEST MONEY-MAKER—KEL- 
LOG’S PREMIER. 
Three Rivers, Michigan 
