CONTENTS 



CHAPTER PAGE 



I. The Outlook for the Growing of 



Apples ii 



II. Planning for the Orchard . ^ . i8 



III. Planting and Growing the Orchard 30 



IV. Pruning the Trees 48 



V. Cultivation and Cover Cropping . . 62 



VI. Manuring and Fertilizing .... 78 

 VII. Insects and Diseases Affecting the 



Apple 92 



VIII. The Principles and Practice of 



Spraying 108 



IX. Harvesting and Storing 127 



X. Markets and Marketing . . .142 

 XI. Some Hints on Renovating Old 



Orchards 153 



XII. The Cost of Growing Apples . . ,164 



