Chapter VIII 



HOME FRUITS AND BEES 



A WIDE variety of fruits may be grown 

 satisfactorily for home use. Where no 

 fruit trees are growing the best plan is to set 

 out individual trees or bush fruits of the standard 

 types and varieties, adding to the collection 

 later as the needs of the family develop and the 

 adaptability of the area for varieties manifests 

 itself through crop production. 



All fruits thrive best on a deep, well-drained 

 soil. It is difficult to secure good results where 

 the area is depressed and air drainage is poor. 

 Elevation of the area planted is desirable there- 

 fore from the standpoint of both water and air 

 drainage. 



A number of questions confront the pro- 

 spective grower of fruits. He needs to know, 

 among other things, the kind of fruit to plant, 

 the necessary distance between the trees or 

 plants and the probable yield. The following 

 planting guide will be found helpful in answering 

 these questions. 



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