Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-10-06

very large-roundsh and very uniform in
shape and size. They also have the merit
Of keeping we'll after being picked, provided
Of course that the human race can keep
away" from them long enough to give them
an opportunity to verify this statement
Whether future years will reveal still
earlier variety is question; though it
would seem as if the earliest limit had now
been reached
Ker's Late Prolific. The more that l
see Of this variety, the better am l satisfied
that II can be placed in the very foremost
rank as "frst class strawberry. During
the past summer it has done admirably and
fully equal to the recommendations that
have previously been made in regard to it.
| have been surprised to see how we'll it
adapts itself to nearly all soils, growing Wig.
orously in what were supposed to be very
uuiavorabe localities. The foliage Of the
plants is very strong aud vigorous, in some
instances nearly foot aud half in height
The past winters have shown it to be a very
hardy variety, withstanding the severe colds
and oft repeated tbaws, equallysas well, il
not better than any of the other kinds. The
fruit is of fine appearance, delicious, exceed
ingly abundant and very large, averaging
four inches in circumference while speci-
men berries have been grown over seven
inches in circumference, quite contrast to
the little dots that are sometimes offered to
US as Strawberries. This cannot help but
prove q very general favorite, when it be-
comes better known, especially for house
use.
The Great American. The monarch Of
all. 1t is undoubtedly the largest straw
berry in existence, and of such size, that
our expectations have been fully met-thc
goal has been reached. The time has now
come, when the hostess at the table can say
"shall l help you to strawberry ?" and not
ito a plate of Strawberries" as was form.
erly the expression. Specimen berries the
past summer were carefully weighed on ac.
curate scales and found to average two
ounces in weight. When measured they
we're found to be fully nine inches in circum.
ference, or three inches in diameter TC
obtain some idea of their size aud appear
ance, take four or five bright red apples Of
this measurmcnt, and place them upon Q
saucer. You will be surprised, it will seem
almost Incredible but such Strawberries
we're actually grown and feasted upon dur
ing the past summer. Vive L Amerique.
The questions will now be asked, "can we
also grow such berries ?" and "when should
the plants be set out?" Thorough and care
full preparation of the soil, good cultivation
and a liberal use of fertilizers will bring sue
cess as regards the FIRST question. My repl,
to the second inquiry is this If berries ar
wanted for next summer, then set out tn
plants in the fall, the earlier the better
though l have had excellent success even a
late as IN November, just before the ground
became frozen, covering the plants immedi
ately with handful of leaves aud a littl
earth to keep the leaves in place. In til
spring plants will do well if set out, but a
large berries should not be expected tn
the same year while many insist upon re
moving all blossoms from newly set plants
More Of this hereafter. X. III. HAINEs
MIidcn-on.ths-Hudson,N NJ. Y.