I would say that fruit that has a high color - glossy and bright, always sells well, even if but of ordinary size; hence, it behooves every grower to give his fruit this peculiar lustre or gloss. This can only be done by heavy mulching with coarse litter-like straw or hay. This keeps the surface moist, and prevents the sun's reflection from burning the fruit, and giving it that dull, dead appearance that too much fruit on the market stands have, and which so operates against their ready sale at paying prices. And, too, vines that are well mulched are not so apt to produce fruit that is knotty and hard. Here, then, is one important requirement to grow first-class fruit. I could not but note the appearance of fruit on the stands in New York last spring, and could tell at a glance, from that peculiar glossy appearance, which came from plantations that were mulched properly; and those who purchase fruit soon learn this; hence the quick sale of certain brands. - Small Fruit Recorder.