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even oak may be successfully transplanted and would add 

 much to the home grounds. 



Such wild shrubs as sumac, elder, hazel, and the prairie 

 rose are to be commended for home grounds. The student 

 should transplant at least one shrub in this project. The 

 Spirea Van Houttei, the hydrangeas, and the barberries are 

 popular ornamental shrubs. 



Summer care. Keep the lawn well clipped, and water if 

 the weather be extremely dry. Keep weeds out of all flower 

 beds and the soil loosely mulched. Keep the yard neat and 

 clean from all trash and clutter. 



Notebook records. In addition to the map of the yard 

 as required at the beginning of the project, the student should 

 keep a diary record of all operations on the home ground. 



HOME PROJECT 17 

 CARE OF FRUIT TREES 



Select at least six fruit trees of bearing age to use in 

 this project. Make the following notes and records in the 

 agricultural notebook: 



1. Trees' name, variety, age, location, trees near, general 

 condition, past record of the trees as to fruitfulness. 



2. Condition of soil, cultivated or in sod, clay, loam or 

 sandy loam, drainage, fertilizers used in past. 



Soil improvement. If water stands about the trees at 

 any season for any length of time, drainage should be given. 

 (Use tile drains.) 



