Allen's junior berry book : 1916 . down. Cut offall vines 18 inches beyond where tied; leave vineslying on the ground until after danger of hard frostin the spring. Atlantic. Berries the size of Snyder blackberry;jet-black; good quality, firm and will keep to carryfor long shipments. Austin (Mayes). An early Dewberry. Berriesof good quality, large and thick, but not so firm asLucretia, although usually planted by Lucretiagrowers to extend the season of picking. Lucretia. The most largely grown Dewberry for market. Berries of fine quality, larger than blackberries, and are always sought for on
Allen's junior berry book : 1916 . down. Cut offall vines 18 inches beyond where tied; leave vineslying on the ground until after danger of hard frostin the spring. Atlantic. Berries the size of Snyder blackberry;jet-black; good quality, firm and will keep to carryfor long shipments. Austin (Mayes). An early Dewberry. Berriesof good quality, large and thick, but not so firm asLucretia, although usually planted by Lucretiagrowers to extend the season of picking. Lucretia. The most largely grown Dewberry for market. Berries of fine quality, larger than blackberries, and are always sought for on themarket. BLACKBERRIES Blackberries do best in a strong clay loam,although they will thrive anywhere in a fertile soilthat will retain moisture. Plant in rows 5 to 6 feetapart and 3 feet in the row. Cultivate fruiting, cut out old canes, leaving three orfour new ones to fruit. Pinch tips back to about 3feet to make plant bushy. In garden culture a wire support is convenient; infield culture the supportis
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