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or which contain large amounts of available nitrogen are 

 not desirable. The latter kinds will produce an excessive 

 amount of wood at the expense of the fruit. Good, strong 

 loams are the most desirable. 



- Propagation and Planting 



Blackcap raspberries are propagated from the rooted 

 tips of the branches which form the previous summer. 





A cane from a black raspberry showing how the lateral 

 branches take root at the tips, where they touch the ground. 



When these are well rooted they may be cut from the 

 mother plant and used in setting the new plantation. 

 Spring planting is most desirable, as the plants can start 

 immediately into growth, attach their roots to the soil and 

 not suffer from drying out as frequently happens when 



