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tbe main trunk. This leaves the trunk ami main crotches of the wild stock which 

 is more hardy and resistant to adverse conditions. This wild stock will seldom 

 sour sap, and when that occurs it is generally in the main trunk or the crotches. 

 Also it is not nearly so subject to sunburn and horer attacks, and if struck by a 



Fig. 138. Cluster of Black Tartarian cherries. (State Comm. of Hort.) 



cultivating instrument and "barked" it will heal over more quickly. No time will 

 be lost for it is the root system that makes the tree, nor will it cost more, for seedling 

 trees are 30 or 40 per cent cheaper and budding can be done for 4 or 5 cents per 

 t ree. 



As to climate Napa County is well favored for the growth of the cherry. We 

 si ldom have burning hot weather, strong winds, or too foggy weather. I think it 

 is perfectly safe to claim that with proper soil, planting and care a Napa County 

 cherry orchard is as safe and profitable horticultural venture as may be found iu the 

 slate. 



