NUTS 

 CHESTNUTS 



Chestnuts do not require much attention. Given 

 a light, well-drained soil, and plenty of sunlight, 

 they will continue to grow and thrive for two 

 or three generations. Soil that will not produce 

 other fruits may be used profitably in growing 

 chestnuts. 



Chestnut trees bear fruit when from five to ten 

 years old, and even before they are ready to bear 

 they make splendid shade trees for the home 

 grounds. Since the trees grow to be so large, it is 

 not advisable to plant more than one in a small 

 space. 



A good way to start chestnut trees is from suckers 

 rooted in pots. By putting the slips in pots the 

 tap roots can be controlled and the young trees 

 can gradually be brought to outdoor life by setting 

 the pots in the soil out of doors in locations where 



they can be protected. 



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