THE BLACKBERRIES 



plantation when such weeds become firmly 

 established in the old one. 



The soil should be deeply pulverized and 

 worked into fine condition before planting. A 

 good start the first year usually means a good 

 crop by the third year and often saves a year 

 in establishing the plantation. 



Varieties 



Many varieties of blackberries are now in 

 cultivation. Some, like Snyder, are grown 

 over large areas, while others are local in their 

 adaptations. Unfortunately the most hardy 

 varieties are not always the highest in quality 

 or the most resistant to diseases, and the selec- 

 tion of the best variety for a given location 

 is attended by some difficulties. 



Sufficient hardiness to withstand at least 

 most of the local winters is an absolute re- 

 quirement. When this and other sectional 

 adaptations have been met, quality of fruit 

 may be considered. For such extreme sections 

 as the region surrounding the Dakotas no 

 varieties are available that can be depended 

 upon to thrive without winter protection. 



Among the hardiest varieties are Ancient 

 Briton and Snyder. Somewhat less resistant 

 but grown over most of the northern range of 



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