The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-04-08

CULTIVATION or THE nAyfbkhh1.T.- bub
few years ago our market supply Of this iruii
was derived almost entirely from the wild
vines growing in rank profuSion along the old
fences and on the borders Of woods. Now
many acres ere caEelully cultivated, and With.
IN me past ten yean tie supply has increased
more than threefold, and yet it has not kept
mace with the wants Of our great city.
Maturing Immediately after the strawberry
season, the raspberry, as dessert dish, enjoy,
almost q monopoly Of the market for two OF
three weeks Should, at any time, the demand
for the fruit not equal the supply, it can easily
be msde into wine aud sold at prices which
will amply remnnerate the grower. For this
there 10 an increasing demand, as II makes a
simple, pleasant beverage, highly invigOrating
and one which may be freely used without the
fear Of producing any bad effects.
Our own experience in the planting and cul-
tivation Of the raspberry Is as follows:
Time Of planting. Either in the fall or
early spring. Both seasons have their advo-
Cates-we prefer the spring time in this lati
tude.
Preparing he grOwd. &C Choose, II possible,
piece Of land having gentle slope to the
southeast. Snhsoil this In the fall, and in the
spring give il coating Of guano and plaster,
mixed. This should be plowed in, and the
surface narrowed smooth with long iron.
toothea harrow. BY this operation you obtain
athorOugh pulverizatiOn OF the soil without
which you cannot expect to be successful
In the cultivation Of the fruit. The canes
love deep rich loan, through which their
roots will descend to great depths, which ena-
bles them to Withstand severe drouths.
The Ptaats--Should be well rooted and have
suckers Of strong, robust growth and Of last
bummer's production. These should be cut
down to within twelve inches of the ground,
The R0Os-ShOuld be four feet apart and
the plants at least three feet apart in the row,
and great care should be taken to insure sun
shine and air to the growing fruit.
PtGnttNg-The holes should be dag large
and deep, and with the earth thrown out there
should be mixed liberal quantity Of manure
composed OF stable Cleanings, old turf, and
charcoal dust. II convenient to the city, we
think the street sWeepings might be Used to
good advantage. A gentleman Of our ac-
quaintance planted small garden, digging
the holes two feet square and two feet deep and
then filled them up entirely with street man
ure, in which be placed the plants. In four
years he has given them no other manure, and
last year he had an abundant crop and fine
growth Of new wood, which has ripened we'll.
Before planting, the roots should be neatly
trimmed; and after you have placed them il
the holes draw out the small fibers with your
fingers, so as to entirely separate them. This,
we know, is q tedious process, but you will be
amply rewarded for doing it. Fill up even
with the surface, press the earth 70 the roots
with your ioot. and i possible give each stool
two or three quarts Of water, IN the evening
after you have planted.
e.dfker Caltivasios. The ground should be
well titled through the summer. To insure
this, some plant the smaller vegetables be-
tween the stools. This is good system, fol
il the ground is well manured it makesa dou.
Bile return. In the spring good stout stake
should be put down by the side of the stools,
to which the fruit bearing wood is tied with a
piece OF MANILA. Some who desire superior
fruit, set post firmly at each end Of the row,
upon which they stretch four or five wires
and then tram the vines upon them, spread out
like fan. The late Mr.. Downing recon-
mended a top dressing Of salt. Wehave new
er tried it and therefore cannot speak Of it
from experience. A good dressing from the
compost heap, well turned in, has always an
swered our purpose.
Prasing.-Should be done in the spring.
First clear away all the old wood that last year
DYoduced the frnit and all the new shoots ex-
cept three or four. If the growth Is not
strong, not more than two should be left.
These cut back about twelve inches. The
pruning may be done any time during the
months Of March or April.
Duration of Plantation. The stools pro-
dnce crop the third year after they are plant
ed, and will continue to do so for about five
years-after which they should be taken up
and the same ground should not be re-planted
until it has enjoyed at least two years rotation
Of other crops.
Yaristiss.-We know Of only five Of the
many varieties OF this fruit that can be prof.
itabiy cultivated in this vicinity, viz: the red
and yellow Antwerps, the FrancOnia, the Vic.
toria, aud the Fastolf. The Antwerps will
endure the cOIdest winter, and when south OF
the highlands the crop may be relied upon.
For more northern climate the Franconia is
to be preferred. The Fastolf, with us, has
proved rather tender. Those who cultivate Tor
their own table will find the Ohio Everbear-
ing worthy of their attention, as, being late
variety, il prOlOngs the seasOn.-Farm and
Garden.