BERBERRIES &CID1CM BERBERIDIS.. .-;. f 



Open situations are essential to the production of fine high-coloured fruit. The 

 bushes may be planted in rows 7 feet 6 inches apart, more rather than less on good 

 soils. Pruning must be limited to shortening irregular growths so as to insure a 

 well-furnished base, not crowded, but open to the centre of the bush. Every bush 

 should be grown on one clear stem, removing all suckers as they appear. The roots 

 should not be mutilated by digging about the bushes, and liquid manure may be 

 supplied if the growth is not free and fine fruits are desired. This is preferable to 

 planting in rich soil and starving the bushes after they commence bearing. 



Berberries are liable to the attacks of a fungus, jEcidium berberidis, believed to be 

 a stage in the development of Puccinia graminis, which proves destructive to the 

 wheat crops. The ^Ecidium injures the berberry, and is incurable without also 

 destroying the infested structures. It should be prevented spreading by removing the 

 infested leaves and burning them ; but the better plan is to destroy the spores before 

 or when germinating. See " Gooseberry Pungus." 



