THE BLACKBERRY NUISANCE.
IN New Zealand the blackberry plant is scheduled ns a noxious weed, and when it takes root in suitable soil it is difficult to eradicate. The imported blackbird, of which there are now millions in this country of their adoption, is very fond of the berries, and has been the means of spreading the seed over wide areas. In some of the flax swamps in this district the blackberries are taking possession, and are a source of annoyance to flax cutters, and a handicap to the hemp industry. In one flax area a few miles from Foxlon, on Sunday, upwards of 100 people were assembled gathering the luscious berries,.which under such favourable conditions grow to an enormous size. The yellow leaf disease, backed by the blackberry nuisance, bids fair to exterminate the hemp industry, within the next decade, unless some means is found to combat these enemies.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 2392, 14 February 1922, Page 2
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150THE BLACKBERRY NUISANCE. Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 2392, 14 February 1922, Page 2
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