THE WALNUT 



The knowledge gained from a study of this 

 treatise will be valuable in raising nuts and fruits 

 of all kinds raised in a temperate climate. 



All trees are subject to the same general laws ; 

 and will respond as does the walnut to Nature's 

 method of propagation. The pomologist may change 

 varieties in his orchards by grafting, and they will 

 respond with a wealth of fruit which justifies the 

 outlay and care. The life line is yearly renewed in 

 every tree, and it is just as young in the tree that 

 has withstood the storms of centuries as in the sap- 

 ling of a single year. 



The heart wood alone is old. The living tree is 

 always young; and with sufficient moisture, contain- 

 ing the elements necessary to growth it continues to 

 expand. It is not possible to give rules to meet all 

 conditions. There is a cause for every effect; and 

 the orchardist must always be on the alert. Climate 

 is influenced by latitude, elevation, nearness to the 

 sea, direction of prevailing winds, amount of rain- 

 fall, vicinity of mountains and ranges, etc.. etc. 

 Hence, the growing of orchards, and to be able to 

 cope with the various conditions requires constant 

 study and thought. But success is sure to come to 

 the careful thoughtful grower. 



