Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-04-27
Good Strawberries 70 Plant.

Many persons are probably now carefully
considering the question Of whOt changes or
improvements to make in their strawberry
plots; either because the kinds they have IN
their gardens have deteriorated, or else that
they belong to the common varieties and
are hardly worthy Of their further attention.
They have heard, with feelings almost Of
envy, of how others have been enjoying them
selves on colossal berries of the finest quality,
measuring from Eve to nine inches in cir
conference, so large that a person might
with as good success attempt to eat an apple
or peach at one mouthful, as to try one Of
these giant scarlet berries And yct, if the
best and suitable kinds are obtained and good
cultivation given, then these pleasures may
also be theirs. From time to time l have
experimental with many different kinds of
this favorite fruit, aud few words now in
regard to some of the newest and most de-
sirable will perhaps prove Of interest
Golden Defiance. Who has not noticed
the eager lOngings and constant strife there is
for obtaining something odd, articles Of
rertH, ETC., to decorate our houses with
Those also who happily spend their leisure
time and hours Of recreation 10 their gardens,
lave the same powers Of appreciation for
things that are novel 10 the fruit world.
This strawberry with golden name had
hardly put in an appearance on our globe,
before it was pounced on as prize and car
ried of in triumph, until oil parts Of our
laud have now been blessed with its treas
ures. The plants seem to understand the re-
sponsibility that rests upon them in produc-
ing these berries of gold, and are strong and
vigorous growers--frequeutly immensely pro-
ductive. Let no one expect to see these berries
glittering in the sun like $40 gold pieces
fifty yards away however, on nearer ap'
proach they will bo found to be very much
larger. and presenting an appearance Of
beauty that is surpassed by hardly any other
berry.
Captain Jack Why a strawberry pos.
sessing such excellent traits as this should
be compelled to bear the name of that re-
nowned but infamous warrior, captain
Jack" remains mystery. A great injus-
tice has been done it, but it will rise superior
Notwithstanding. The plants are vigorous
growers, with stout fruit stalks and healthy
foliage, and have good sized berries of rich
red color, that give promise Of unusual value
for shipping or market. 1t was greatly
pleased last summer to notice the bountful
way in which Captain lack was repaying
the attention that had been bestowed upon
him. The plants were perfectly "loadet
down" with fine looking berries, having fully
twice the crop Of the usually productive
Wilson's that were growing near at hand ant
receiving the same cultivation.
The Monarch of the West, Kerr's Prolific
Cumberland Triumph and Great America
still continue to receive and merit larg
share of the public favor on account of thei
immense size and find qualities. There ar
several newer varieties still, that l nigh
mention but they have not yet been suf
ciently tested to warrant definite descrir
scription.
A few words now in regard to the prepa
ration Of ground and planting will perhar
be not out Of place. April or very early i
May is the time usually selected for maxim
strawberry bed. The ground can hardl
by made too rich unless very sandy, an
should be thoroughly plowed or spaded. A
to plants, the mails now offer such facilitic
for carrying them that no one either in Ii
states or territories is 50 distant but thI
these little messengers Of civilizat wi
reach them with safety. If the right kim
and genuine plants are obtained then Il
owncr will be well repaid when he sees Il
bushes bending under the weight of the
beautiful red berries. Il. II. HAINEs.
MaIdsN-OR-tAs-HudSoA, MI.