RUBUS IDJEUS, RASPBERRY BUSH. 



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The earth is tilled & at the same time all of the suckers on roots that are far from the plant 

 are pulled up; otherwise they would soon form a cluttered mass. All of this work can be 

 done from autumn onwards. The cultivation of raspberry bushes is such that they're 

 customarily planted in the least productive area. 



USES. 



Raspberries are rarely eaten fresh by themselves or unprepared. They're mixed 

 with strawberries, currants, &c. They're used in compotes, alone or with currants. They're 

 preserved by themselves & the preserves are extremely good & keep well but are difficult 

 to prepare. Raspberries are used in currant jelly. They're made into pies, excellent 

 liqueurs, robs [Translator's note: pharmaceutical syrups], and a soothing syrup that's very 

 good for easing sore throats. It's called raspberry vinegar because it's made from white 

 vinegar & raspberries. Raspberries also are used in several other pharmaceutical & 

 kitchen preparations. 



