A LIVING FROM THE LAND 



vitality of the plant. Two or three clusters of 

 fruit will develop on the shoot that grows from 

 each bud. A loo-foot row of grapes will require 

 twelve plants. There are many fine varieties 

 of grapes and several can be used in a single 

 row. 



In ordering stock for planting, care should be 

 exercised in making sure of the reliability of 

 the nursery. As a general rule it is better to 

 order from a nursery in the vicinity, thus 

 eliminating losses due to shipping great distances 

 and also making sure that the varieties or strains 

 were grown for use in the area in question. 

 Upon the arrival of the stock from the nursery, 

 it should be "heeled in" at once. That is, the 

 roots should be covered in a trench so that they 

 will not dry out before they can be planted 

 in the desired location. In the case of a few 

 trees that can be set immediately, this is not 

 necessary. 



Nearly all country places have sufficient 

 area for planting small fruits and, as is the case 

 with vegetables, freshness and fine-flavored 

 varieties will compensate for the labor involved 

 in growing them. Strawberries, currants, goose- 

 berries, blackberries, red and black raspberries 

 and grapes are especially desirable for home 

 plantings. Some high-quality varieties are given 

 for the choice of the home owner, subject to 



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