SMALL FRUITS 

 BLACKBERRIES AND RASPBERRIES 



Blackberries and raspberries require a rather damp 

 soil in order to produce the finest berries. While 

 the soil need not necessarily be very rich, it should 

 not be lacking in fertilization if large berries are 

 desired. Good drainage should be supplied. 



Manure should be applied to the blackberry and 

 raspberry patches in the fall and should be worked 

 into the soil to a depth of two feet. During dry 

 weather the ground should be kept loose by fre- 

 quent cultivation. 



Raspberries and blackberries require practically 

 the same treatment, hence they are nearly always 

 grouped together and treated as one fruit. 



Blackberries are rampant growers and require 

 plenty of room. They also require careful pinching 

 and pruning to secure the best results. The young 

 shoots should be pruned when they are from three 

 to four feet long. 



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