are no dews, as it both conserves moisture and adds fertilizer. The trellis will also 
Kelp keep the snow from breaking bushes in Winter. 
Pruning 
Thousands of successful vineyardists prune practially alike. But no two black- 
berry growers agree as to the method of pruning. Just the number of buds and length 
of cane to cut is a matter not yet fully proved. No strong bearing canes should be 
removed, only the ends cut off. SUMMER PRUNING. When the growing shoots 
are from 3 to 4 ft. high, we pinch off the tips of the canes, making them branch. As 
latterals grow, more than one-half of them will need retipping. This should be done 
while the plants are still tender, before the knife is needed. Thus the plants grow 
stocky, with the bearing branches as near the ground as practical. As soon as fruit is 
harvested, cut out and burn all last year s wood. The season of ripening is from July 
25th until frost; the bulk of the crop maturing in the month of August. The yield in Sept, 
and October depends upon the season; very few in October. We have had blossoms 
and ripe fruit in November. 
Testimonials 
Portland, N. Y., Feb. 20, 1908 
Have handled Blowers Blackberry for several years, principally in Jamestown, 
N. Y., and they sell 2 cents per quart above any other blackberry on appearance alone. 
As yet they have not been produced in sufficient quantities to supply more than the 
native county, but there is no question but they would he in as great demand in any 
market as the home market, for while the large size will sell the fruit, the quality is 
most excellent and always creates the desire for more. I have handled grapes in car 
lots for fifteen years and in my opinion these blackberries can he handled in the same 
way as soon as the amount ol production will warraut it. 
W. B. MEAD, 
Westfield, N. Y„ February 22, 1908. 
I purchased the Moore Farm at Forsyth, N. Y., on which was about three- 
quarters of an acre of Blowers Blackberries which I contemplated taking out but at last 
let them stand and the crop of 1907 netted about $90 — being the first crop. I am 
pleased with the result. F. W. CRANDALL. 
I have sold the Blowers Blackberry for years and want all I can get of you for 
1908. I never have enough for my trade, as they are the largest and greatest seller on 
the market to-day. I can get 10 to 25 per cent, more for them on their appearanc alone. 
ED. ROOSA. 
I have sold the Blowers Blackberry on the Erie Market for two seasons, could 
always get from 2 to 3c per quart more for them than for other varieties, I could make 
quick sale and spre profit. The Best Blackberry I have ever sold. Have been in the 
market for years, never saw the equal of Blowers Blackberry. I hope fruit growers 
will plant them so I can get all I can sell. E. E. DOWLER, Erie, Pa. 
Fredonia, N. Y., December 19, 
H. W. Blowers, Esq., Westfield, N. Y. 
My Dear Sir: — At the County Fair last fall in Dunkirk, N. Y„ I saw a sample 
blackberry bush, known as I beleive the “Blowers Blackberry, something over thirteen 
feet high and loaded with the most delicious fruit fruit I ever saw. It was a surprise 
both in the size of bush and berry, as well as quantity and quality of fruit, as I had 
never seen or heard of any that approached this display. In my opinion it will absorb 
all other varieties, and it should on its merits. I will send you an order for Spring 
setting. Very respectfully, 
JOHN S. LAMBERT, Supreme Court Judge. 
