The fertilizers generally used for strawberries are 
small amounts of nitrogen and potash with much 
more phosphate and lime, except in sandy soil. Many 
minor elements are also used either as fertilizers, 
soil conditioners, or grub worm repellers. Perhaps 
the most important of these is Borax which contains 
Boron. About twenty pounds of Borax to the acre 
is recommended for strawberries, apples, pears, 
cherries, apricots, alfalfa, cabbage, tomatoes, Swiss 
chard, squash, spinach, radishes, lettuce, kale, egg- 
plants, celery, cauliflower, carrots, Brussels sprouts, 
and a few other plants. Borax has been found to be 
toxic to a great many kinds of small grains. Sulphur, 
arsenate of lead, copper compounds, as well as iron, 
and zinc often seem to benefit plants, and iodine 
compounds may give the fruit a better color. We 
believe that most of these are minor foods or ele- 
ments, and that much of the soil contains them in 
suitable quantities. Of course, there are some ex- 
ceptions. 
Strawberries will grow in almost any kind of soil, 
‘but better and larger berries can be grown if a few of 
the needed foods can be provided. Sulphur, lime, and 
arsenate of lead reduce the number of pests that live 
in the ground and interfere with the roots of the 
plants. 
Bush Type Wayzata Plant 
