FERTILIZING PEACHES 



to wait longer for the first good crop. The dangerous effect 

 of using any one element of fertilizer only is most apparent 

 in the excessive use of nitrogen. Phosphoric acid and pot- 

 ash are more readily retained in the soil and a reasonable 

 excess of either or both of these elements will do no harm. 

 It will merely tend to correct any ill effects of too much 

 nitrogen. 



As the trees grow older and larger and come into bear- 

 ing, fertilizers should be increased in amount, say 8, 10, 

 and 12 pounds per tree, to be put on in a circle of 5 to 10 

 feet in diameter around the tree. 



The attention of the reader is respectfully directed to 

 the illustrations showing the comparative yields of plats 

 1, 4, and 5, and it is to be hoped that he will examine them 

 carefully and be convinced of the great benefits following 

 the application of a well balanced complete fertilizer to a 

 peach orchard which had been considered fairly productive 

 until these tests were made The facts set forth show the 

 essential relations of potash fertilization to the securing of 

 largely increased yields of peaches. The wise grower who 

 cultivates this crop will give these results the serious 

 consideration which their importance merits. Experience 

 and the observation of practical tests will demonstrate to 

 every grower the importance of fertilizing peaches for 

 profit. 



Twnty-Slx 



