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ered. These came through in perfect condition, green to 

 the tips. 



The following winter was much colder, but the pre- 

 ceding summer and autumn were favorable, with plenty 

 of rain. The plants, therefore, went into winter quarters 

 with a good supply of moisture in the ground. Both 

 raspberry and blackberry plants came through that winter 

 in good condition without protection, although much 

 lower temperatures prevailed than during the preceding 

 winter. Drought is more disastrous than cold in Nebraska. 

 Excessive, as well as deficient moisture, may contribute 

 to winter injury. In the moist climate of the New England 

 coast, where moisture is seldom deficient, and usually 

 excessive, winter-killing is likewise common. 



PROPAGATION l 



The ordinary methods of propagation are simple, con- 

 sisting in some form of division or continuation of the 

 parent plant. Tips, suckers, or cuttings are used, accord- 

 ing to the habit of the species. These methods will be 

 discussed later under each individual fruit. 



Reproduction from seeds must be employed if new 

 varieties are to be obtained. This does not concern the 

 practical grower, but for the benefit of the inexperienced 

 devotee of these fruits, who may wish to try his luck in 

 this lottery of reproduction, a method of handling is here 

 given. Growing plants from seeds is a slow process, and in 

 most cases the offspring will show no qualities superior 



1 For extended discussions of propagation of plants, see Bailey, 

 "The Nursery-Book." 



