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THE CANADIAN 



HORTICULTURIST 



January, 191 1 



markets are not available in the eastern 

 provincps for veRetables or canning fac- 

 Discussion brought out the fact that local 



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 fliifirers It cuts close to the 

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Nothing is spared to make 

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MANUFACTURER 



FRANKLIN FORKS, PA. 



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tory crops, as thoy are in Ontario. Crops 

 ftro'vn in young orchards in New Bruns- 

 wick will be potatoes, roots, hay, and 

 sometimes grain. No serious objection was 

 raised to the use of any of these crops, 

 prvoided a space of several feet on each 

 side of the tree is kept well cultivated 

 during the early part of the season. A 

 peculiar condition obtains, however, along 

 the St. John River on what are called the 

 "interval" lands. They lie at a uniform 

 level of about fifteen feet above the river, 

 but are flooded each spring and are con- 

 sequently very rich and moist. It appears 

 that these lands will stand continuous 

 cropping for years without requiring fer- 

 tilizers, and they will also grow apples 

 (especially of the early varieties) to per- 

 fection. The orchards, however, are al- 

 ways left in sod and are usually cropped, 

 because the land is rich enough and moist 

 enough tc grow two crops at one time 

 without suffering to any extent. 



EASTERN VARIETIES 



Mr. R. W. Starr, veteran fruit grower 

 of Wolfville, N.S., gave the following as a 

 list of most profitable varieties grown in 

 Nova Scotia: Qravenstein, Ribstcn, Belle- 

 fleur. Nonpareil, Baldwin and Greening. 

 Other varieties proving satisfactory are 

 Wellington, Cox's Orange, Charles Ross 

 and Newton Wonder. 



Following is a list suggested by Mr. 

 Starr for New Brunswick, containing both 

 domestic and commercial varieties : Red 

 Margaret, Red Astrachan, Sweet Bough 

 (all early). Duchess. Gravenstein, Dudley, 

 Alexander, Ribston, Blenheim, Wealthy, 

 Baxter, Wagener. Ontario, Bishop Pippin, 

 McInto.sh, Spy, Baldwin, Golden Russet, 

 Stark, Nonpareil. 



In Nova Scotia one cf the best early 

 prars is Marie (a native), followed by 



Bartlett, Sutton (another native), Bosc, 

 Vermont Beauty, Boussock, Sheldon, Flem- 

 ish Beauty, and Howell. For the northern 

 sections of Now Brunswick, Mr. Starr sug- 

 gested Maria, Cl-ipp, Flemish, and Howell. 

 Prof. Crow discussed the "Pollination of 

 Fruit Trees," stating that some varieties 

 are incapable of fertilizing their own 

 blossoms and should not be planted in 

 large blocks. Almost all varieties, sc far 

 as known, are benefitted by cro.ss-fertili- 

 zation, such fruits being larger and bet- 

 ter in color. An excellent arrangement is 

 to plant solid rows of one variety, plac- 

 ing two rows of a kind together. It was 

 stated that wind plays very little part in 

 the carrying cf pollen, practically all of 

 this work being done by bees and other 

 insects. 



ORCHARD MANAGEMENT 



Under "Orchard Management," Mr. 

 Maconn stated that a few years ago we 

 in Canada cultivated our orchards on lines 

 laid down by American authorities, and 

 often the results were disappointing. After 

 long experience, he had concluded that the 

 only cultivation needed in northern cli- 

 mates was to break up the land in the 

 soring in order to aerate the soil and then 

 to seed it down at once to a cover crop. 

 At Ottawa rape makes a good matting and 

 holds the snow well, but is. cf course, non- 

 leguminous. Summer vetch makes an ex- 

 cellent cover and supplies nitrogen as well. 

 It is killed bv the first hard freeze in fall, 

 but will stand some frost. 



In cold districts light pruning is to be 

 nreferred, as there is much less danger of 

 injury to the tree. If large wounds are 

 made the.v cannot heal quickly because cf 

 the short growine season, and severe prun- 

 ing would be likely to result in the pro- 

 duction of immature wood. Mr. Macoun 



PINKERTON S 



SEEDS, PLANTS 



=AND= 



BULBS 



OF PROVEN QUALITY 



Arc giving satisfaction to the most 

 critical growers 



Not one dissatisfied customer. TEN buyers now to 

 every ONE a year ago. My customers have done it all 

 by recommendation. 



Catalogue will be ready soon and will be mailed on re- 

 quest. Write for one. 



ROBERT T. PINKERTON 



709 Eastern Townships Bank Building 

 MONTREAL 



ORDER NURSERY STOCK 



NOW 



Thi.s i.s the time to order Nursery Stoclt. We sell Evergreens, Shade 

 and Ornamental Trees, Flowering Shrubs. Climbers. Rosee. Perennials 

 and Bedding Plants, Small Fruits, and Fruit Trees, including Apples, 

 Pears, Cherries and Plums. 



Hardy and Reliable Stock Grown 



Our Stock is grown in our own Nur-series. Everything put out is 

 thoroughly tested and developed. All trees and shrubs have been sev- 

 eral times transplanted. In consequence they are well rooted and 

 sturdy. We grow only hard.v stock, such as will stand the Montreal 

 climate. Consequently it will succeed in your locality, whether the 

 climate be mild or severe. 



Why Order Now 



Our line of stock is now complete. It may not be later on. There 

 is an exceedingly heavy dema.nd this year for nursery slock, particu- 

 larly fruit trees. It is doubtful if there will be enough of some lines 

 to go around. By ordering now, you are sure of getting what you 

 want and when you want it. 



We would be glad to offer suggestions for the laying out and 

 planting of your grounds We will take charge of this work for you. 

 if you so desire- Let us know your requirements. 



CATALOGUE giving full list of varieties of nursery stock in our 

 Nurseries, mailed f*ee on request. Write for it. 



Reliable Salesmen wanted in some localities. Write for particu- 

 lars. 



THE POINTE CLAIRE NURSERY 



POINTE CLAIRE 



Address P. O. Box 165, Montreal, Que. 



OR 



GEORGE MILNE, Manager 



POINTE CLAIRE, QUE. 



