This special edition of 'Growing Erect and Trailing Blackberries' was written by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and first published in 1948. The book covers topics including Importance of Cultivated Blackberries, General Comparison of Erect and Trailing Blackberries, Propagation and Planting, Pruning and Training, Harvesting, Insects and Their Control, plus more. A very short, super-fast read for all those considering the Blackberry as a crop. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods or practices may have been deemed unsafe or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.