216 TRANSACTIONS OF THE HORTICULTURAL 



Mr. Bryant — If one will nse a hoe in the forepart of the sea- 

 son it will obviate all trouble Avith suckers. 



Mr. Thomas asked if the Snyder was hardy ; said it was not 

 hardy with him where well protected. 



Mr. Hallett — It is not protected with me and I find it hardy. 



Dr. Williams — The Snyder is the hardiest blackberry we have. 



Mr. Cotta — My Snyders are used up when the thermometer 

 goes 30° below zero. 



Query Box — Question — Can blackberries be injured by prun- 

 ing as late as August? 



Answer — Dr. Williams — Too severe pruning might be inju- 

 rious. 



Question — Will it injure blackberries and raspberries for next 

 season's fruiting to prune in January? 



Answer — It cuts away your fruit. 



Question — Is the blackberry and raspberry rust the same, and 

 how may its presence be detected, and how may it be destroyed or 

 prevented ? 



Answer — Mr. Kellogg — I think they are the same. Watch its 

 first appearance and cut and burn. 



A remedy for rust. Dust with sulphur. Good remedy if applied 

 before rust puts in an appearance. 



Question — How many applications oi hellebore or other insect 

 poisons are necessary to kill currant and gooseberry worms? 



Answer — As often as you find live worms. 



Question — Having set apart an acre of ground for gooseberries. 

 how far apart should they be planted, and what proportion of each ? 



Mr. Thompson — Think Downing gooseberry a good one. It is 

 an abundant bearer, hardy and don't mildew. 



Question — How far apart should currants be set? 

 Answer — Mr. Kellogg — Three to four feet; Mr. Ricker — 

 four to six feet. 



