Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-10-08


although the ever-bearing varietiest
are not particularly successful this
far south. Blueberries, while taking
longer to reach bearing age, are
well adapted to this region. Logan
berries are tender and unless given
winter protection are apt to prove
disappointing. Blackberries, which
are native to this region, are such
rampant growers that few care to
grow them on small lot.
Raspberries are widely grown in
this area, although they seem to
die out after a few years and need
to be replaced. Much of this difn-
Guilty in culture may be traced to
lack Of care, but more often to lack
of knowledge of their requirements. |
The United States Department of !
Agriculture, in Farmers Bulletin
887, makes this statement: There
are three important factors to be |
considered in selecting q site for the
raspberry patch, soil, moisture sup
ply and air drainage. The av-
erage yard does not offer much |
choice between sites. But it should
indicate the influence these factors
will have upon the success of any
planting"
In addition it states: THE rasp-
berry succeeds on a wide range of
soil types provided suitable moisture
conditions prevail. A fine, deep,
sandy loan Is perhaps the most de-
sirable soil for growing raspberries,
because it Is managed 50 easily.
Equally good yields of some varie-
ties win be secured on clay and on
sandy soils II they are well man.
aged. In general, the black rasp-
berries seem to do best on sandy
soils, but they are also grown ex-
tensively and succeed well on clay
soils. Among the red raspberries
the Ranere does best on sandy
types, but the June succeeds best on
a clay soil. Cuthbert and Latham
succeed on wide range of soil
types. "The point of this is that we
should check on the soil adaptation
of each variety before ordering.
Raspberries require an ample sup
ply of moisture at all times, but will
not tolerate waterlogged soil. The
soil should contain sufficient humus
to hold moisture to the roots but
any excess moisture, If it does not
drain away through the subsoil
must be carried away by tile. Pro-
vision for artificial watering is de-
sirable but mulching can substitute
in part for the watering.
Air drainage Is q factor in that
late spring frosts may destroy the
crop. More important, though, is
the possible winter injury to the
canes II they are in cold pocket.
Generally speaking. however, rasp-
berry plants that are In good health
and vigorous growth are seldom in
jured by the cold, while those that
have been weakened by disease
deaf spot, etc. usually suffer even
In mild winters.
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Newly-sown grass should be kept
cut II 1t Is to make strong, mature
growth, to properly STOOL" and to
be strong enough to resist disease.
When allowed to grow uncut the
cell tissues are soft and readily
entered by diseases. Four inches is
the maximum height to allow be-
fore cutting.
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The Victory garden folks are
recommending that flowers be in
cluded in the garden programs next
year, that the city employ a full
time horticulturist who will give
help and advice wherever needed
for flowers, vegetables and fruits.
This would make available to the
city folk the same service that has
long been available to the rural
areas. We believe this to be q very
good idea.
Leaf-spot has been unusually bad
on tomatoes this year and accounts
for the dead leaves and bareleaged
appearance. Bordeaux spray would
have prevented this in most cases.
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A good many gardeners neglected
planting kale early enough for it to|
get a good start. This Is unfortunate
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