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Thence we have a succession of good peaches as follows : 



Early Crawford, Early Barnard, Jaques Eareripe, Late Craw- 

 ford, Stanley's Late Smolk and Keyport White. 



There are some new varieties not thoroughly proven. 



Second. Where to Plant Them. — The soil must be well 

 drained. The best locations are elevated grounds within two 

 miles of Lake Michigan, although the fruit belt extends 

 about fifteen miles inland. 



Third. Cidiivation. — Plough early, then follow with light 

 cultivation (especially in dry weather) until the picking of 

 fruit. 



Fourth. Pruning. — Prune to admit air and light to all parts 

 of the top; this will allow the proper growth and maturity of 

 fruit-bearing wood. 



Fifth. The Borer that infests the roots no doubt deserves 

 death. After the first search, if the roots of the tree are left 

 exposed for a day or two, it will be easy to find the Borer, on 

 a second examination, by the indications of new work. 



Sixth. Destruction of Curculio. — This unmitigated pest — 

 the Little Turk — gives us a deal of trouble. Mr. Ransom'a 

 new method of catching with traps is a great improvement, as- 

 thousands are taken before we can catch them with the sheet 

 and jarring process. 



It is important to have the ground well smoothed about the 

 tree a distance of three feet. Then place the pieces of bark or 

 chips flat on the ground and close to the trunk of the tree. 



If you go not too early in the morning you will find them 

 adhering to the underside of the barks, or sometimes in the 

 dry dust underneath. 



A boy, as he catches, can put them in a vial, where they 

 may be killed by filling the vial with hot water. Pour them 

 on a white sheet, let them dry, then count where you desire to 

 pay for catching by the hundred. 



We would also advise using the sheets, that by all means we 

 may insure success. 



