Some of the much-vaunted new-comers
were found to be old varieties re-named; others, although sold at
high prices and asserted to be prodigies, were seen to be
comparatively worthless when growing by the side of good old
standard sorts; the majority never rose above mediocrity under
ordinary treatment; but now and then one, like the Sharpless,
fulfilled the promises made for it.
In my next chapter I shall venture to recommend those varieties
which my own experience and observation have shown to be best
adapted to various soils and localities, and shall also seek to
prove that proper cultivation has more to do with success than
even the selection of favored kinds.
Nor would I seek to dissuade the proprietor of the Home Acre from
testing the many novelties offered. He will be sure to get a fair
return in strawberries, and to his interest in his garden will add
the pleasure and anticipation which accompany uncertain
experiment. In brief, he has found an innocent form of gambling,
which will injure neither pocket nor morals. In slow-maturing
fruits we cannot afford to make mistakes; in strawberries, one
prize out of a dozen blanks repays for everything.
CHAPTER VII
STRAWBERRIES
There is a very general impression that light, dry, sandy soils
are the best for the strawberry.
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