having too much fruit set near the top of the plant. 

 Cut off all branches which droop to the ground. 



THE CANE FRUITS 

 Blackberries, Dewberries, Raspberries, etc. 



At the time of planting, the cane fruits should be cat 

 back to six to ten inches; the smaller the variety or the 

 plant the less growth should be left. The subsequent 

 pruning will depend upon the variety, and also upon the 

 method of support, but in general the following prin- 



FIG. 11. 



Cane fruit (raapberry) 

 correctly pruned, ample 

 bearing surface strongly 

 supported. 





FIG. 12. 

 Cane fruit (raspberry) 

 poorly pruned. Small yield, 

 and in need of support. 



ciples should be observed: The cane fruits bear on the 

 growth of the previous season. The first things to re- 

 member then IS cut out old canes as soon as they have 

 Jrmted. This is better done as soon as possible after the 

 crop is picked, though it may be deferred to fall or 

 winter. Most varieties are over prolific in the pro- 

 duction of new canes, and all but four or five should be 

 cut out to the ground. Those saved for fruiting next 

 year should, if they are to support themselves, be cut 



