1376 THE FRUIT INDUSTRY IN NEW YORK STATE 



HANDLING AND MARKETING THE FRUIT 



The yield of blackberries may vary, from two thousand quarts 

 to three thousand quarts per acre; dewberries yield considerably 

 less than blackberries. Plantations of blackberries usually last 

 from five to ten years, which is longer than black raspberries, 

 although half a dozen good crops are about as much as can be 

 expected. Dewberries are usually slow in developing and generally 

 persist longer than any of the other classes of berries mentioned. 

 Quart boxes are used in picking blackberries and dewberries, 

 and the same care exercised in picking and handling red rasp- 

 berries apply to these fruits. It must be remembered that the 

 flavor and quality are not at their best until the fruit is too 

 soft to stand rough handling or to be shipped any distance. The 

 season of blackberries is later than most of the bush -fruits, begin- 

 ning the middle or latter part of July. Dewberries mature 

 slightly in advance of blackberries. 



VARIETIES 



The method of determining what varieties to plant should be 

 similar to that described for raspberries, as the different varieties 

 have unlike values under different conditions. In the cooler parts 

 of the state only the hardiest varieties should be planted. The 

 Snyder is one of the hardiest of all varieties, though not the best, 

 lacking in size and often in attractiveness of color. Agawam, 

 Briton, and Eldorado are hardy or nearly so, and much better 

 than Snyder, both in size and quality. The earliest kinds usually 

 lack in yield. Mersereau and Erie are desirable kinds, the Tatter 

 being popular in parts of Monroe County. The two best known 

 varieties throughout the state are the Snyder and Eldorado. 

 Blowers, Ward, Kathbun, and Chautauqua are grown to a limited 

 extent. 



Among dewberries the Lucretia easily heads the list wherever 

 this fruit is grown. The other kinds named are worthy of trial. 



, Blackberries 



Agawam. Medium early ; long season ; hardy, very productive. 

 Briton (Ancient Briton). Season medium; very productive, 

 mild, high quality, medium size. 



