Fig trees have no tap roots, but have many little 

 fiberous roots that work close to the surface of the 

 ground. Never allow the ground to dry out from the 

 spring time until the crop has been gathered. 



During the winter time put on some fertilizer and 

 spade under. A good thing to do to all of your trees. 

 This should be done as far out, if not farther, than the 

 spread of the branches. 



Do not leave horse or cow manure out in an exposed 

 condition to the wind and sun for any length of time 

 as it will deteriorate very rapidly. 



Fertilizers of any kind after being incorporated into 

 the soil, three or four months have lost the major por- 

 tion of their fertilizing value through chemical action, 

 especially is this so of horse and cow manure. Fast 

 growing plants take up fertilizer very rapidly. 



One of the best habits to acquire is never attempt to 

 sow or plant anything without first fertilizing the soil, 

 which does not mean to throw it on the ground in any 

 old way, but work it into the ground thoroughly. 



Orange and Grapefruit trees often when young and 

 just coming into bearing will drop their fruit, just 

 after it is nicely started. This is invariably caused by 

 over-watering. Never water citrus trees until the 

 ground becomes dry, not only on top but ten or twelve 

 inches deep. 



Lawns if not faithfully cared for are soon crowded 

 out by other growths that are in no wise desirable. 

 Early in the spring I prefer a good commercial fertil- 

 izer, of which there are several on the market. Then 

 in June a dressing of sifted cow manure is extra good, 

 though you run the risk of introducing weed pests 

 that you cannot get rid of easily. 



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