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Best Varieties. 



76-^> Sir, — Would you please give me a list of six each of the most profitable varie- 

 ties of apples, pears, peaches and plums, in order of merit. 



W. CoATSWOKTH, Chatham. 



Your question is one which cannot be safely answered because of the 

 varying conditions of soil and climate, and the demands of the market to 

 which you would ship. We would refer you to the articles in this Journal 

 concerning varieties, and also to the reports both of our Association and of 

 the Fruit Experimental Stations. 



Potash for Trees. 



766 Sir, — What is the proper way of applying sulphate of iron and potash to the 

 roots of trees ? 



G. R., Toronto. 



Sulphate of iron is sprayed on the body of the trees before foliage appears, 

 I pound dissolved in 15 gallons of water. 



Potash is not applied in contact with the roots of trees. It should be sown 

 upon the surface, and gradually cultivated into the ground. Ashes is a conve- 

 nient form of applying potash to an orchard, using, say, 50 bushels to an acre. 



Melons Mixing". 



767. Sir, — Will different varieties of melons mix if planted near together ? 



Subscriber at Iroquois. 



Reply by H. L. Hutt, Horticulturist, Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph, Out. 



Yes. This will make no difference, however, unless you wish to save the 

 seed, as the cross is not apparent the first year. 



Crops Mixing". 



76!*. Sir, — What kind of garden and field crops are in danger of mixing if soM'n 

 together ? 



Iroquois. 



Reply by Prof. Hutt. 



The different varieties of melons, cucumbers, squashes and corn mix most 

 readily when grown near together. 



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