CHAPTEB XXXVIII. 



CONCLUSION. 



HAVING now concluded a running review of the various 

 species of the kindly fruits of the earth, as grown in Great 

 Britain, I append a few lists and extracts that may 

 enable my readers to see how to set about starting upon 

 one or other of the many branches of this neglected 

 industry. 



It may be well to warn the beginner not to indulge 

 in too sanguine views, if intending to depend entirely 

 upon out-door culture of hardy fruits. "Standard" 

 fruit trees (apples, pears, cherries, etc.), should only be 

 planted by the freeholder or landlord, and then only by 

 those who can afford to wait ten years for an orchard 

 crop. 



Fruit from espaliers, cordons, or bush trees may bo 

 obtained in small quantities suitable for home use within 

 two years of planting. Raspberries and the other " soft " 

 fruits are the most likely to supply paying crops for 

 markets for the small grower, with vegetables or straw- 

 berries grown between, if on well-exposed, favourable 

 aspects, for a year or two. 



The most eligible way to begin with greenhouse work 

 will be to get a few cucumber plants started in houses 



