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AGRICULTURE 



pomegranates, and pecans. It costs but little to buy the 

 trees and other plants needed. Make selections from the 

 catalogues of reliable nurserymen, not too far away. 



For success in fruit growing there must be (i) wise selec- 

 tion of suitable varieties, (2) careful planting, (3) regular 



Photograph by R. 8. Mackintosh 



FIG. 145. YOUNG PEACH ORCHARD WITH CUCUMBERS BETWEEN THE Rows 



and intelligent pruning, (4) cultivation and fertilization, 

 and (5) spraying to destroy injurious insects and plant 

 diseases. A small orchard for home use should contain 

 a number of varieties, so that there may be early, medium, 

 and late fruit. 



Cultivation and fertilization. Before planting fruit 

 trees the land must be deeply plowed and well harrowed. 

 Peach trees are generally set about 16 feet apart each. 



