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to apple growing in the northern states; the patchy nature of the 

 soil in some sections and the possibility of finding that the land 

 is not adapted to growing the apple ; the probable short life of the 

 trees; but against this must be placed the tendency to early bear- 

 ing. 



PROFIT IN WELL CARED FOR ORCHARDS. 



The unsatisfactory and unprofitable condition of a great ma- 

 jority of the orchards in the Ozarks, and unless a radical change 

 is made in the treatment given the orchards, this is likely to increase 

 rather than diminish, should not be overlooked by prospective set- 

 tlers, as well as by the apple growers of the Ozarks themselves. 

 But if good judgment is used in the selection of the soil and lo- 

 cation, and proper care is given in the way of cultivation, prun- 

 ing and spraying, there is no reason why an apple orchard in the 

 Ozarks cannot be made very profitable. Remember, however, that 

 while 20 acres well cared for may give a good income, the same 

 care extended over 100 acres, may result in failure. 



