PART II 



CHAPTER XIV 



CULTIVATION OF APPLES AND PEARS 

 FOR PROFIT 



WE now enter upon a fresh subject, and the most important 

 question is, What sorts can be grown to give a reasonable 

 profit on the outlay ? 



In former chapters we have described the manner of 

 planting, style of pruning, and hints have been given on 

 the purchase of Apples and Pears. But, good as all the 

 sorts recommended for garden planting are, we now come 

 to the business part of the industry, and have to take 

 other matters than the supply of a family into considera- 

 tion. In the commercial cultivation of fruit, the following 

 maxims must be borne in mind : 



1. Do not plant too many varieties. 



2. Do not plant blocks of a kind together. 



3. Plant on arable land if this is possible. 



4. Do not put all your eggs in one basket, but start with 

 a mixed plantation. 



5. Do not go all over the country seeking advice ; go 

 to one authority and act on his recommendation. 



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