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addition, an orchard of sufficient size to produce an abundant 

 quantity and variety of fruits for home use. 



From one-half to an acre will produce enough apples, pears, 

 plums, cherries and peaches, to supply the average family. 



In a small fruit garden, surrounded with poultry fence, 

 grapes, raspberries, blackberries, currants, strawberries may be 

 planted in rows and produce an abundance of fruit for family 

 use. 



NOTE See Planning and Adorning The Farmstead, Etc., Chapter 25. 



There are many fruit and Poultry farms of from 3 to 10 

 acres that are yielding good profits in various localities because 

 they are managed on a scientific basis. 



The amount of time required by the owner to take care of a 

 small orchard would not prevent him from engaging in other 

 regular occupations. 



The work of orcharding and fruit growing when properly 

 associated with study, will give pleasure and recreation as well 

 as profit and satisfaction. 



Orchard Profits. 



The following figures with reference to yield, expense and 

 prices and sales show the results of good care of orchards by 

 some successful fruit growers: 



PROBLEMS. 



1. One acre, 9 years old. 



Yield of Ben Davis 



38 trees, 119.6 bbls., $2.90 per bbl $346 84 



Windfalls, 11 bu., 50c per bu 5 50 



Yield of Jonathan 



27 trees, 79.6 bbls., $3.50 per bbl 278 60 



Windfalls, 6 bu., 50c per bu.. 3 00 



Total $633 94 



Expense spraying, picking, packing, etc 172 75 



What was the net profit from this orchard? 



