CHAPTER VIII 



THE FARMER'S ORCHARD 



Apple. — An orchard of from one to three acres of early, 

 medium and late varieties will supply apples for family use and 

 have a surplus for sale. 



Fig. 51. — Putting lime on the young orchard. For most cases 

 lime should be applied to the land after it is plowed and 

 partly fitted. — The Country Genileman, published by the 

 Curtis Company, Philadelphia. 



Location. — Never locate in a shady place. A free circulation 

 of air is necessary; gases, dust and smudge are objectionable. 

 Never locate where the soil is sour, soggy or too dry. Best 

 flavor and color are produced where the fruit is grown at the 

 northern extreme. Plant only varieties suitable to your 

 locality. Exposure to destructive winds should be avoided. 

 Southeastern exposure and as near the farm house as possible 

 is considered best. 



Soils. — Eich clay loam, deep and mellow, for Northern Spy, 

 Mcintosh, King, Fall Pippin, Wagner. 



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