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APPLICATION OF COMMERCIAl, FERTILIZERS. 



On mature bearing orchards that are occupying the entire ground, 

 it is quite as well to make the application broadcast and in the spring, 

 immediately before the first cultivation, letting the tillage given mix 

 the fertilizer with the soil. 



In the case of barnyard manure, it is possible and advisable to 

 make the application in the autumn, after the ground is firm, say, from 

 the first of November on, unless the land be very steep so that there 

 will be serious loss from surface washing. The material would then 

 be incorporated with the soil by the early cultivation, just as in the case 

 of the commercial fertilizer. 



CHERRIES. 



(J. H. Darsche, Parkville, Mo.) 



What is the matter with cherries ? They are all right ! Cherries 

 to eat ; cherries to cook ; cherries to can. Cherries from the tree, on the 

 table, in the pie. Who does not love them does not know a good thing 

 when he sees it. 



The first element of successful fruit culture is a love of fruit. This 

 leads to an interest in the development of the tree and a watchful care 

 of all its needs. We should also desire to give, as well as to get, of our 

 knowledge and experience, of our success or failure; to communicate to 

 others of what we learn as well as a wish to learn from them what they 

 may know. 



This intense interest in our calling enkindles a spirit of enthusiasm 

 that is contagious and inspiring to the noblest efiforts. 



Cherries may be divided into three classes: Morellos, Dukes and 

 Hearts. The Morellos are the prolific bearers, the tart and plentiful 

 kinds in common use, such as the Early Richmond, Montmorency, Eng- 

 lish Morello, Wragg,'Dyehouse, etc. I know of a late seedling Mor- 

 ello, large, dark red, trees growing from sprouts, heavy bearer, that 

 I think of having propagated. 



The Dukes are noted for beauty of trees, growing very upright, with 

 dense foliage of deep green leaves, and fine quality of fruit, but generally 

 light bearers, and in our western climate short-lived trees, from the 



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