Milford chronicle., 1926-04-02

in black soil as where you set your
strawberry patch in black soil.
Rather than not grow blackberries
would plant them in this type Of
soil. am myself planting four acres
in black loamy land where 1 do not
care to set strawberry plants for
digging purposes in view of the fact
that when digging them from this
type of soil the roots have dark
appearance and my customers some
times accuse me of delivering old
plants. Therefore, if possible, 1
would utilize my poor sandy land in
planting blackberries if it was not
paying me when planted in other
crops.
I do not think the question of soil
should be anything to worry about
because 1 feel reasonably sure you
will be safe in setting your black
berry plants in the same types OF
soil as you do your strawberries.
I might add further that while this
industry is a new one to you gentle
men and it is true it is a profitable
one. YOU will want to increase your
paintings year after year. Therefore
/ think it is my duty to say some
thing of the propagation OF plants
which can be done by you from
your own stock, thus saving you the
expense of purchasing plants tor
your paintings. The propagation OF
Lucretia Dewberries is done by tip
ming. a process which is carried on
during the month of September. AS
explained before, the plants trail on
the ground in the fall. Rather the
canes trail on the ground and by the
month of September the plants have
attained their greatest growth. IL is
at this time you go out In your
blackberry field, find the ends OF
YOUR canes, dig a hole (Which may
be made by one strike Of the hoe) to
a depth of two or three inches.
Place the end of the cane in TINS
hole and cover to ground level Win
soil which you firm securely WIN
the hoe.
There isn't any art in the propo-
cation at all. Be double sure you get
the point of this cane in the bottom
of the pit so as to stop its growth III
length. By doing this it will take on
a white color and callouse. In
short time new roots will start
which roots will grow during the re-
mainder of the month of September
October and November. If favor
able growing season, that is a sea-
son with a sufficient amount of mols-
ture, is experienced, you will get a
very healthy plant for setting next
spring.
I think I have covered this propo-
sition in every detail and would be
glad to have any Of you gentlemen
ask at this time any questions you
desire. I thank you.
After this address was delivered
by Mr.. Bunting there were many
questions asked. Both the brokers
and growers were very much enthus-
ed and plans were Immediately made
to plant an extensive acreage to be-
gin with.
This movement was sponsored by
the SelDyVllle rIulI DIOhOAS' - -.
thought it will be an advancement
not only to Selbyville and adjoining
districts but also other nearby towns
as we'll.
The growers continue daily to call
on the fruit brokers who are looking
out for the supply of plants for them
for planting this spring. The plants
should be set about the same time as
strawberry plants, before if possible
At the close of Mr.. Bunting's re-
marks, a number of questions were
asked by the growers and answered
by the brokers. Much enthusiasm
! was manifested and the venture bids
fair to be a complete success an(
: open new chapter in fruit produc
/ ton and rapid transportation.