plants make more crowns. Plants set early in the 
spring often have four or five crowns in the fall. 
Strawberry plants can, however, be set any time dur- 
ing the Summer providing plenty of moisture is made 
available for them. In white sandy soil one third to 
one half shade is beneficial to the plants, but in black 
soil they like full sun. 
Strawberry plants generally require shallow hoe- 
ing or cultivating as most of their roots are in the 
upper three inches of soil. We recommend not over 
one inch deep cultivation near the plant. 
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. 
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