THE 



GARDENER 



SEPTEMBER 1881. 



HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF WALL ■ BORDERS IN 

 KITCHEJSr - GARDENS. 



NO. TX. — EEMAEKS ON FRUIT-TREES. 



RAVING written at some length upon the subject of crop- 

 ping the various borders with vegetables, I propose, in 

 conclusion, to offer a few remarks on the most suitable 

 fruit-trees for the different aspects. In doing so, I shall 

 not rely entirely upon my own experience, preferring 

 rather to write upon what I have seen practised in good gardens by 

 more experienced men. 



The Ajyricot. — Owing to the great diversity of climate and soils in this 

 country, it is beyond my power to give advice applicable to gardens 

 generally, as there are some species and varieties of fruits which thrive 

 admirably in one locality and yet fail completely in another, the treat- 

 ment being similar in each case. The Apricot, perhaps, is the most 

 fickle of the species. Not merely does it vary in different counties ; 

 but I have known instances where it has proved profitable, while 

 in other gardens in the same parish, under ordinary treatment, it 

 cannot be induced to grow to a serviceable size. It would appear to 

 be most " at home " in the Midlands, notably Leicestershire and some 

 parts of Derbyshire. There it may be seen growing on the cottagers' 

 houses as freely as do Plums and Grape - vines in more southern 

 localities ; and as Apricots are very delicious, they are, as a matter of 

 course, of a greater marketable value than either Plums or open-air 

 Grapes. 



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