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hellebore, carbonate of lime, air-slacked lime and other sub- 

 stances have been used with considerable success, but still the 

 detested worm continues its ravages to a great extent. We still 

 hope and believe that this insect, like the equally detested canker- 

 worm, will disappear soon and forever, and would advise the plant- 

 ing of currants. The only way we see is to keep on planting 

 and fighting all enemies to the best of our ability. 



Gooseberries have not been largely grown in our State, for the 

 demand has never been very large. Our people seldom eat ripe 

 gooseberries and the sale of green fruit is rather limited. 

 We cannot advise the extensive planting of this fruit for profit. 



The raspberry is an excellent fruit, that is highly appreciated 

 by some and almost wholly neglected by others, and on the 

 whole, does not we think receive the attention it deserves. It is 

 true it is not of high flavor generally, but yet is a very pleasant 

 fruit, and comes along at a good time, soon after the strawberry 

 disappears. At the prices this fruit has sold for a few years 

 past in Boston market, it must be a profitable crop. Good 

 judgment should be exercised in the selection of a soil for this 

 fruit, and it should have just the proper management in order 

 to secure the best results. A mistake has been made by some 

 in attempting to grow this fruit for too many years on the same 

 spot. The plantation should be changed about once in four or 

 five years ; a moist rich soil is best adapted to the raspberry. 



The blackberry is a most delicious and wholesome fruit, but 

 difficult to grow. The plants are bad to cultivate among because 

 of the thorns. They often winter kill, and the crop is by no 

 means certain. We think there is little money in the black- 

 berry. Let them be grown to some extent in gardens for home 

 consumption, where they can be trained and well cared for. 



What shall we say of grape culture ? 



After years of experience we say just as we have said of pear 

 culture. Under favorable circumstances the crop is a profitable 

 one. There are many choice locations, even in our State, where 

 the grape could be made to flourish, and where a high degree 

 of success could be attained. At how low a price per pound 

 grapes can be grown and yet pay a profit we are not quite sure, 

 though we venture to suggest the price of six cents, and that is 

 a little lower than this fruit is generally sold. This year may 

 possibly have been an exception. Sheltered hillsides with a 



