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in place. Several men or boys will be needed to assist the 

 plowman Perform the operation after warm weather is over, 

 but before the ground is frozen. The canes will still be supple 

 and will bend with only slight breakage. If complete coverage 

 is desired, smooth the furrow over the canes, plowing a second 

 furrow if more soil is needed. Uncover the canes before 

 growth begins in the spring. 



In Idaho, according to the United States Department of 

 Agriculture, a contrivance has been devised by the growers 

 by which, if complete coverage is necessary, the work may be 

 done cheaply and quickly. 



GENERAL INFORMATION 



1. Varieties 



The varieties listed are of commercial importance in various sec- 

 tions. Selections should be based on local experience and the recom- 

 mendations of competent official agencies. 



Red Raspberry 



A variety of red raspberry may be adapted to one particular district, 

 but throughout the raspberry-growing region of the country there are 

 standard red raspberry varieties. Cuthbert is a standard of quality, 

 excellent for dessert, cooking, and freezing. Its lack of hardiness in 

 northern regions, low productivity, small berries, and susceptibility to 

 mosaic have caused it to be replaced to a large extent by Newburgh and 

 Marcy, newer varieties which do not have these undesirable character- 

 istics. Latham is widely grown; Taylor is highly recommended. Al- 

 though good in many respects, both may contract mosaic. June is early 

 and ripens over a long season; Chief, a firm, attractive fruit, is popular 

 in some localities. 



Ranere (St. Regis) ripens over a long season and is inclined to double 

 bearing. Indian Summer, mosaic free and similar in habit to Ranere, 

 produces a summer crop inferior to that of most commercial varieties, 

 but in the autumn it bears another crop on the tips of the new growth. 

 Golden Queen, of the Cuthbert type but yellow in color, is susceptible 

 to mosaic. 



