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time, and the new canes are six to eight inches in height. If tb 
bushes are left covered until late and the weather is warm, with 
considerable moisture, the canes throw out long, spindling white 
shoots which wilt and shrivel as soon as they come into contact 
with the air and sunshine, particularly if there is a little wind 
blowing; this, of course, means that the canes must grow a second 
set of fruit spurs, which, at their best are inferior to the first. 
While there is some difference of opinion concerning the wisdom 
of early or late uncovering, the most successful growers are agreed 
that the former procedure is the safer practice. 
“The method adopted consists in plowing away the soil from 
the sides of the row early in April, and in gradually removing the 
soil from the top so as to admit air and sunshine. In this way, 
the young growth becomes accustomed to the new conditions grad- 
ually, and is hardened off before it is completely exposed ; at the 
same time, the canes have an opportunity to dry off, and if severe 
cold weather does follow, they will be in a more resistant con- 
dition that if saturated with water. The canes may be left in this 
semi-covered condition for eight to ten days, or even longer, if 
cold weather prevails, without doing them any injury. With this 
preliminary hardening, they should be ready to take up by the 
middle of April, and should be able to withstand rather wide 
ranges of temperature.” 
We would recommend that raspberries be planted in Uie 
spring. The land should be well fertilized and in good condition 
before planting, as the crop occupies the space for several years. 
The plants should be set about four feet apart in the row, with six 
feet between rows. Cut out all canes which bear fruit,^ as soon as 
the latter is harvested. Cover the plants about the first of No- 
vember, uncovering them, as suggested above, in the spring. 
Gooseberries and Currants.— These fruits deserve an import- 
ant place in high altitude horticulture because of their hardiness 
and adaptability to conditions. They are rarely injured by the 
cold of winter, and escape late spring frosts which kill other 
fruits. They usually bring good prices when sold. 
We have been rather unfortunate with these fruits for the 
reason that we were unable, on account of lack of funds, shortage 
of space, labor, etc., to devote but a small area to them. Only ten 
plants of several varieties were planted and these were so badly 
started when received that a majority of them died aftei planting. 
The following varieties were planted : Currants: North v^tar, 
Cheney, Red Cross, Fay, Red Dutch, Pomona; Gooseberries: In- 
dustry, Keepsake, Red Jacket, Houghton, Joselyn, Downing and 
vSmith’s Improved. Most of these varieties are well known and 
from the limited observations made, seem to do well. 
