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of pruning may be done at any time after the leaves 

 have fallen, but is generally left until growth begins so 

 that the dead wood may then be distinguished and cut 

 away and the live wood preserved. Many varieties are 

 weak in growth and require some support. When 



FIG. 72 Trellis With Cross Supports for Raspberry and 

 Blackberry Canes. 



planted in hills a stake may be driven in each hill; 

 when in rows, a wire stretched on both sides (Fig. 72) 

 will give all the support needed. The wires are first 

 stretched loosely from crosspieces twelve to fifteen 

 inches long nailed on stakes planted at intervals of ten 

 to fifteen feet. The canes are then drawn inside and 



FIG. 73 Trellis Without Cross Supports. 



the wires drawn up taut and caught upon a nail, thus 

 holding them in an upright position. When the canes 

 are not very thick and the rows close together no cross- 

 piece need be used, the wires being simply crossed over 

 the stake (Fig. 73). These wires may be loosened at 

 any time, thrown over into the middle of the row, and 



