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Cherry trees need little cultivation after the first 

 two years. The grass around them should be cut 

 and left on the ground to make humus. When 

 there is no grass growing near the trees, a mulch of 

 leaves or grass should be supplied. 



Cultivation of cherry trees should not be deeper 

 than three inches or there will be great danger of 

 injuring the roots. 



In picking cherries, never break off the slender 

 spurs upon which the fruit is borne. To do so will 

 cause a decrease in the quantity of fruit of at least 

 one-fourth. 



Potash and phosphate should be applied to the 

 cherry trees in order to produce large and luscious 

 fruit. Three or four pounds applied to the tree 

 once a year, preferably in the fall, will be a sufficient 

 dose. 



FIGS 



The fig tree is another fruit tree peculiarly 

 adapted for a warm climate, and even in the South 

 it should be protected from the north winds by being 

 placed in a location having a protection on the 

 north, and it should be fully exposed to the sun 

 throughout the day. 



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