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fruit from the raspberry than from the black- 

 berry, it is not the equal of the latter in quality, 

 therefore where quaHty is considered of more 

 importance than quantity one cannot afford to 

 overlook the latter plant. I would not be 

 understood, from this, as meaning to convey 

 the impression that the raspberry is an inferior 

 fruit. It is really a most excellent one. But 

 the peculiar flavor and wine-like juiciness of 

 the blackberry, combined with its delightful 

 acidity, makes it a general favorite wherever 

 it is grown to perfection. In short, while the 

 raspberry is good — very good indeed — the 

 blackberry is a little better. 



The prevalent impression that the black- 

 berry requires more care than the raspberry 

 is not well founded. In fact, it can be grown 

 quite as easily. Both plants are grown from 

 root-cuttings, as a general thing. That is, 

 nurserymen procure their stock from that 

 manner of propagation, and it is the best 

 method for the amateur to follow if he sets out 

 to grow his own plants, because it is likely to 

 give stronger plants than any other. Old 

 plants are dug up, and their roots are cut apart 

 in such a manner that each piece reserved for 



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