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the spade down under the roots and pry them out. Suckers 

 and root-cutting plants can be dug in October, after the 

 wood has fairly ripened, but be careful to leave no foliage 

 on the canes that are taken up before the leaves fall, for 

 they rapidly drain the vitality of the plants. It is best to 

 cut the canes down to within a foot of the surface before 

 digging. I prefer taking up all plants for sale or use in the 

 latter part of October and November, and those not set out 

 or disposed of are stored closely in trenches, with the roots 

 a foot or more below the surface. By thus burying them 

 deeply and by leaving on them a heavy covering of leaves, 

 they are kept in a dormant state quite late in spring, and so 

 can be handled without breaking off the buds which make 

 the future canes. But, as we have already said, the earlier 

 they are planted after the frost is out, the better. 



