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OBSERVATIONS 



FRUIT GARDEN AND ORCHARD 



IN my preliminary observations on the subjects I have 

 hitherto treated on, I am aware that it may appear to some, 

 that I have not sufficiently urged the importance of a 

 judicious selection of situation, exposure, aspect, soil, &c. 

 My object in not insisting on a strict attention to these 

 important points was, because I know, that though good 

 land is abundant in this extensive country, it is impossible 

 for every one to choose for himself; and rather than any 

 disadvantages in these respects, should discourage pro- 

 prietors of land from attempting to raise garden products, 

 so necessary to the comfort and convenience of every 

 family, I have endeavoured to show them how to use to 

 advantage whatever land may surround their places ef 

 abode. As, however, some have a choice, it may be ne- 

 cessary to offer some further remarks on the subject. 



The situation of an Orchard or Fruit Garden should be 

 one that has the advantage of a free circulation of air, and 

 is well exposed to the South, also to incline a little to the 

 East, and South- west. "When the situation is low and close 

 the trees are very liable to become mossy, which always 

 injures them, by closing up the pores of the wood ; they are 

 also more liable to be affected by blight. Although having 

 an Orchard closely pent up by trees, &c., is injurous, 

 nevertheless a screen of forest trees, at such a distance from 

 the fruit trees, as that the latter will not be shaded by them, 

 is of very great service in protecting the trees in Spring from 

 severe cold winds. 



