CHAPTEE XVII. 



SELECTION OF SOIL. 



WHERE there is a choice of soils for fruit growers, an 

 old grass pasture, or some rich marsh land, with a 

 good supply of water (in any case), will be found the 

 best. The first spit of soil below the turf of pasture is 

 the most valuable of all " mould " for vine borders or 

 composts; also for raising tomatoes, cucumbers, etc. 

 Wherever such turf can be got it should be carefully 

 piled away in heaps to decompose for a year or two, 

 when it becomes the best soil for potting fruit trees, 

 or any other purpose, wherever superior compost is 

 required. 



