CHAPTER X 

 FRUIT ON THE FARM 



ADVANTAGES OF FRUIT 



Succulent Food. — That fruit is a healthful form of 

 food is recognized by all, yet there are many persons liv- 

 ing on farms who seldom have as much fruit as is neces- 

 sary for the health and comfort of the family. The need 



Figure 63. — An exhibit of fine apples 



of succulent food for animals is met by supplying ensilage 

 or roots, yet in many homes the need of succulence in the 

 family diet, though as necessary and easily suppHed, is 

 apparently not recognized. Although the juices of fruits 

 help to supply the body with liquid and furnish it with 



