EXERCISE XXVIII 



THE PRUNING OF THE BRAMBLES 



Material and apparatus. Small patch of brambles ; bramble 

 hooks and priming-shears. 



The blackberry, raspberry, and dewberry are classed as bram- 

 bles. The method of pruning such plants is very different from 

 the method used for tree fruits. Discuss the best method of 

 procedure. What canes should be removed? Is there any dis- 

 advantage in using the bramble hook? If so, discuss. When 

 should the brambles be pruned, and what canes should be 

 removed ? 



REFERENCES : 



Bailey, " The Pruning Book," pp. 323-327. 

 Farmers' Bulletin No. 213, pp. 15-16. 



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