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cost of harvesting, since by this way it is little more than 

 that of removing the old canes in ordinary culture. He 

 claims a yield of 1,000 pounds an acre at a cost of produc- 

 tion of $20 an acre. The method is interesting as showing 

 the possibilities of adaptation to differing conditions. 



MARKETING 



When sold fresh, black raspberries are usually marketed 

 in the ordinary quart baskets. They hold up fairly well 

 in these, and being one of the cheaper berries, this package 

 meets the demands of most markets well. The berries 

 would be more attractive and handle better in pints, if 

 the market would warrant it. This might be found ad- 

 visable for the first of the season in cases where a satisfac- 

 tory price can still be maintained. 



The dried fruit is marketed either in barrels or boxes. 

 The boxes used are the same as those in which evaporated 

 apples are packed, being about 12 by 12 by 24 inches in 

 size, and holding 50 pounds of fruit. In packing dried 

 fruit an extra heavy box, without bottom, is placed on 

 top of the one to be filled and some form of press used to 

 force the required weight into the packing-box. The 

 product is usually marketed through commission men or 

 large wholesale houses. 



DURATION OF PLANTATIONS 



The life of a plantation will depend somewhat on how 

 it is handled. Plants may live and bear fruit for many 

 years. They may last longer when allowed to go un- 



