4 FRUIT GROWING FOR AMATEURS 



apart, and trained to a wire trellis when in the open. Goose- 

 berries succeed admirably as cordons, and this is an ideal way 

 to grow dessert varieties. 



Espalier Pears and Apples also do well in similar positions, 

 and should be planted from 15 feet to 20 feet apart. 



Raspberries. These are always profitable, and are wel- 

 comed by everyone, consequently, a good-sized bed should be 

 planted. The rows may be 5 feet apart, and the plants 2 feet 

 asunder in the rows. The best plan is to tie the canes to wires 

 secured at the ends of the rows, and in the middle, by posts. 

 Autumn fruiting Raspberries deserve a place, as they are a 

 welcome addition to the summer crop. They should be given 

 a similar amount of space. 



Loganberries and allied fruits like the Laxtonberry and 

 Newberry are grown on the same principle as summer Rasp- 

 berries, but the plants should be 8 feet apart owing to their 

 vigorous growth. As a general rule one row of each kind will 

 be sufficient. They succeed admirably on an old fence or 

 trellis, and make an effective screen. 



Strawberries. To get the best results with these the 

 plants should not be kept for more than three years ; conse- 

 quently, it is advisable to layer runners every year to maintain 

 a vigorous stock. If the space devoted to Strawberries in the 

 plan is too much, a portion of it might be planted with vegetables, 

 and this would give the plants a highly desirable change of ground. 

 Most varieties succeed well if planted 2 feet apart, but vigorous 

 growers should have more space, and " catch " crops of vegetables 

 can be taken off between the plants the first year. The per- 

 petual Strawberries also merit inclusion, as they prove welcome 

 in the autumn when the main crop is over. Good cultivation 

 is essential to get fine fruit. 



Fruit Trees on Walls. It is a great advantage to have 

 a wall surrounding, or partly surrounding, a garden. Dwarf 

 fan-trained trees are the best to plant, and these should really 

 be placed 20 feet apart ; on no account should they be closer 

 than 15 feet. A wall is covered more quickly if standard trees 

 are planted between the dwarf ones, and when that is done 

 the latter should be 25 feet apart. Of course, this is only prac- 

 ticable in the case of high walls those 12 feet high and upwards. 

 Peaches, Apricots, Pears, Plums, and Cherries all succeed like 



