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4. What detennines the fitness of a given region for growing 

 orchard fruits on a commercial scale ? 



5. "When is it bad policy to attempt commercial orcharding? 



6. What is- the ditference between the amateur and commercial 

 fruit grower ? 



7. What do you consider the most favorable soil for apple 

 growing ? 



8. How would you pre2")are a pasture field for fruit trees ? 



9. Why is deep plowing of great importance ? 



10. How w^ould you prepare a hillside with good soil and favor' 

 able aspect but which was sour and springy in places ? 



11. Wliat risks do we run in planting in the fall ? 



12. What are the objections to spring planting ? 



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