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it is formed, and if properly treated will last for a long period. As* 

 ;i rule, however, it will not be advisable to let it stand for more than 

 eight or nine years, as better results will be obtained from younger- 

 plants. The ground should be kept as free from weeds as possible 

 by frequent light scarifyings or hoeings, taking care to injure the- 



Medium strong plant. | 



Probable growth of the same 

 plant if cut back to the 

 black mark. 



1'robabJe growth of a 

 strong plant if not 

 cut back tlie first 

 season. 



roots as little as possible. Deep digging or ploughing should never 

 be practised, as these operations destroy a large proportion of the- 

 roots and weaken the plants, before the hot weather sets in let the 

 whole surface of the ground Lie covered with a mulching of stable 

 ui;i n lire, straw, grass, or any other material that will answer the 

 purpose. By this means the ground will be kept cool- a favourable 

 condition for the Raspberry in the early summer months and the 

 sm faee moisture will be conserved to a very great extent. If stable 

 manure is used it will not only prove serviceable as a mulching, but 

 snpplv as it decays nutriment for the plants. Raspberries are 

 sh-rng-f ceding plants, and old plantations will generally be materially 



