i9io.] Cultivation of the Loganberry. 555 



It is a fruit of much the same colour and character as the 

 Raspberry, but is far larger and much "more prolific. Many 

 berries measure i\ inches in length. In flavour it is somewhat 

 more acid than the Raspberry, but it resembles the Black- 

 berry in that the core or plug remains in the fruit when the 

 stalk is removed. 



The fruit is admirable stewed. Its chief use, however, has 

 been for bottling purposes, one firm of preservers alone 

 having in the season 1909 purchased some 10 tons for this 

 purpose only. Other manufacturers are planting large 

 acreages to supply their own future requirements. The fruit 

 is also largely used for jam, the preserve being very popular ;. 

 it has shown a tendency, however, to become candied after 

 keeping a time, but this can probably be rectified with experi- 

 ence in the boiling and preparation of the preserve. 



As a dessert fruit the Logan is delicious, being sharper 

 and more refreshing in flavour than the Raspberry, but for 

 this purpose the berries must be allowed to become perfectly 

 ripe on the canes. In its half-ripe and firm state it is rather 

 acid, and for this reason, if the fruit is cultivated for dessert 

 purposes, a market fairly close at hand is desirable. It has 

 become especially popular in its fresh state among mining 

 populations, where a fruit with some acidity is much 

 appreciated. 



The Loganberry has only been commercially cultivated on 

 any large scale in this country during the past five years. 

 Several growers now have areas of 5 acres in full bearing, 

 and as these yield up to 4 tons of fruit per acre, an appreci- 

 able quantity is now available, and the Loganberry may be 

 said to be fairly established in this country as one of the 

 hardy British fruits. In some instances hop growers have 

 utilised their hop yards for the cultivation of Logans, the 

 poles and wires being adaptable for the purpose. 



The period of fruiting of the canes is a lengthy one; the 

 writer from his own plantations picked fruit in prime con- 

 dition from the middle of July to the end of August. 

 Pickings should be made two or three times a week, according 

 to the weather. 



Cultivation, — The canes (which should be strong and well 

 rooted, and for preference only one year old) should be 

 obtained from some source to be relied upon as to purity and. 



