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- Answers To Some Questions That Blueberry Producers Have AskedStiles, Herbert D. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009)Offers some answers to questions of blueberry plant cultivation and care, including problems with soil pH, drainage, fertilizer, weeds, and diseases.
- Blackberry plant named ‘Chesapeake’(United States Patent and Trademark Office, 2003-06-17)The present invention is a new and distinct thorny blackberry cultivar named ‘Chesapeake’, which is capable of producing very large fruit in the spring midseason, the fruit being much larger and similarly durable than that of the standard cultivars. The cultivar is characterized by moderate suckering ability, recurved thorns and its very flavorful fruit which is edible even when the fruit is immature.
- Commercial production recommendations for semi-erect thornless blackberries in Virginia. I, Pruning and training.Stiles, Herbert D. (Virginia Cooperative Extension Service, 1980-05)Discusses correct pruning and training of thornless blackberries for optimum fruit production and vine health.
- Fertilizer recommendations for tree fruits in the home gardenStiles, Herbert D. (Virginia Cooperative Extension Service, 1982-01)Provides fertilizer recommendations for fruit trees at various stages of growth.
- Forced-Air Produce CoolerWilcke, William F.; Stiles, Herbert D. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2015-01-28)This is a plan for a simple device you can build yourself to speed cooling of non-wrapped produce packed in vented cartons. The cooler is designed for small fruits, but can be easily adapted for other products.
- Forced-Air Produce CoolerWilcke, William F.; Stiles, Herbert D. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009-05-01)This is a plan for a simple device you can build yourself to speed cooling of non-wrapped produce packed in vented cartons. The cooler is designed for small fruits, but can easily be adapted for other products.
- How to Space Red RaspberriesStiles, Herbert D. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009)Discusses spacing of red raspberries in rows and within rows, including management of the primocanes.
- A Longer Marketing Life for Bramble FruitsStiles, Herbert D.; Kushad, Mosbah M. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009)Discusses how to improve shelf life of blackberries and raspberries by choice of cultivars for fruits that are firm and have tough skin, harvest time, harvest containers, packing, grading, transportation and handling.
- Proceedings of 1982 Virginia Direct Marketing Conference : March 3 & 4, 1982, Williamsburg, VirginiaVirginia Direct Marketing Conference (1982 : Williamsburg, Va.) (Virginia Cooperative Extension Service, Extension Division, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1982-09)
- Production guide for semi-erect thornless blackberries in VirginiaStiles, Herbert D. (Virginia Cooperative Extension Service, 1984-02)Describes purchasing, planting and maintaining blackberries in Virginia for optimum production.
- Raspberry plant named `Josephine`(United States Patent and Trademark Office, 2001-10-30)The present invention is a new and distinct fall bearing red raspberry cultivar named `Josephine`, which is capable of producing fruit on primocanes, the fruit being larger, with tougher skin and more cohesive than that of the standard cultivars. The cultivar is characterized by moderate suckering ability and its large, round and extremely symmetrical fruit which ripens later than standard cultivars. Most drupelets tear apart rather than separate from each other and it is common to observe perfectly curvilinear rows of drupelets, i.e. along the latitudinal circumference of the fruit.
- Raspberry plant named ‘Emily’(United States Patent and Trademark Office, 2002-01-15)The present invention is a new and distinct spring bearing red raspberry cultivar named ‘Emily’, which is capable of producing highly cohesive and firm fruit in the spring midseason, the fruit being larger and more durable than that of the standard cultivars. The cultivar is characterized by moderate suckering ability, small red thorns and its large and elongate fruit which have a much narrower cavity than standard cultivars. Because of this trait, the fruit of ‘Emily’ is structurally more sound than other cultivars.
- Raspberry plant named ‘Jaclyn’(United States Patent and Trademark Office, 2005-03-08)The present invention is a new and distinct primocane fruiting red raspberry cultivar named ‘Jaclyn’, which is capable of producing fruit much earlier than that of the standard cultivars. The cultivar is characterized by a vigorous suckering ability and its consistently large, dark, long conic and very symmetrical fruit. Fruit seldom sunscalds in the mid-Atlantic states when grown under standard irrigation and fertilization practices. Fruit aroma is very full, and fruit quality is excellent through even high temperatures. Fruit separation can be difficult in cooler weather.
- Selected Topics For Raspberry Producers In VirginiaStiles, Herbert D.; Donohue, Stephen J.; Baker, James C. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009)Discusses the importance of carefully selecting cultivars of raspberry plants, and locations best suited for growing them. Factors in selection of site include topography and soil type. Other factors for improving health and growth of raspberry plants, crop yield and fruit size include irrigation, and pre-plant site preparations.
- Shift-trellises for better management of brambles (Rubus cvs.)Stiles, Herbert D. (Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station, 1995)
- Some suggestions for using blackberry fruitStiles, Herbert D.; Barton, Jo Anne (Virginia Cooperative Extension Service, 1980-05)Provides suggestions for freezing, canning and preserving blackberries. Contains recipes using blackberries and blackberry products.
- Trellis support system(United States Patent and Trademark Office, 1994-12-20)A trellis system which can be used with raspberry and other fruit production includes a plurality of structural units (36) which are essentially two dimensional in shape to allow for flat packing and shipping. Trellis wires (34) are strung over a plurality of structural units (36) positioned in a trellis row and are subsequently anchored (34) to the ground at each end of the trellis row. The structural units (36) are positioned directly on the ground surface at any location desired by the user and do not need to be staked in the ground. In one embodiment, the structural units are a rigid one piece construction (10, 12, 14, or 16). In another embodiment, the structural units are made on site by connecting to essentially identical linear pieces (52 or 60) together. A wire loop connector (42 or 44) allows for quick and effective connection of a wire (46) once the structural units are positioned.
- Virginia home food production : fertilizer recommendations for small fruits in the home gardenStiles, Herbert D. (Virginia Cooperative Extension Service, 1982-01)Provides fertilizer recommendations for strawberries, blueberries, grapes and brambles.
- Weed control for commercial strawberry plantings in VirginiaStiles, Herbert D.; Chappell, William E. (Virginia Cooperative Extension Service, 1981-02)Weeds compete with strawberry pl.ants for light, nutrients, and water. This competition reduces strawberry plant size, leaf numbers, branch crown development, fruit quality, and yield. It also shortens the profitable life of the planting, and makes harvesting more difficult, tedious, or more expensive. Luxuriant weed growth can create conditions which encourage fruit rotting and it interferes with effective application of pesticides. Weeds reduce the aesthetic value of a strawberry planting and make it less acceptable for harvesting by pick-your-own customers. Effective year-round weed control is therefore necessary for maximum production of strawberries and it is especially critical when fruit are intended for sale by the pick-your-own method.