APPLE GROWING 



ence, tempered by careful study of certain fac- 

 tors and good judgment, are all that are re- 

 quired. Beginners, especially, are too apt to 

 rely entirely on another's opinion. The only 

 safe way is to learn the facts and then decide 

 for yourself. 



We have already indicated that soil is a 

 determinant in the choice of varieties. This 

 should be absolute. It is very unwise to try 

 to grow any variety on a soil where experience 

 has shown that it does not do well. The ex- 

 perience of your neighbors is the best guide 

 in this respect. 



The limitations of climate should also 

 be carefully heeded. An apple may be at its 

 best in one latitude or one situation and at its 

 worst in another. Find out from experienced 

 growers in your region, or from your State 

 Experiment Station what varieties are best 

 adapted climatically to the place where you live. 

 It is an excellent rule never to plant a variety 

 that you cannot grow at least as well as any 

 one else, or still better, to plant a variety that 

 you can grow better than anyone else. Grow 

 something that not everyone can grow. Do 

 not try to produce more of a variety of which 

 there is already an over supply. 



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