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ulations of the orchard has to use his judgment. The success of" 

 the cherry orchard depends to a great extent on the treatment of 

 the fungous diseases and the right location and soil for the plan- 

 tation. 



The variety of cherries we grow has also a great deal to do with 

 the success of cherry growing. We all have planted all kinds of 

 cherries and without much success, but the success which has been 

 achieved in Winona county with cherry growing is mostly due to- 

 the fact that they are hardy varieties on their own roots, for at 

 present there are very few cherry trees left which are not on their 



In the cherry orchard at Mr. Yahnke's. 



own roots. I have tried many Russian varieties, but all proved ta 

 be a failure, some too tender in blossom buds, others too shy bearers 

 to make them profitable. I have also tried the standard varieties 

 planted in states south of us, and they have not proved a success, 

 which is due probably to the fact that they are grafted on too tender 

 stock for the cold climate in our state. The only variety which 

 has proved a success in Winona county for over forty years is a 

 variety which is called here the Homer. The planting of this variety 

 is increasing from year to year. 



In order to have a good crop of cherries to pick in July you 

 must have the right location, the right variety of trees and give 



