FRUIT CULTURE. 



All these considerations would have a bearing upon the 

 varieties to plant, and upon the general arrangement. 



These points being determined by the intending grower, 

 he should then select his position accordingly, or if this 

 is already fixed, he will determine his action from his 

 surroundings. Then let him steadily pursue his purpose, 

 and not be daunted or turned from it by the first or 

 second failure ; but having made sure that he is on the 

 right course, go steadily ahead. 



To those who may be contemplating fruit growing, who 

 may not have much practical acquaintance with the sub- 

 ject, I would remind them of the words " in the multitude 

 of counsellors is safety," but on the other hand the more 

 homely saying equally applies, that " too many cooks 

 spoil the broth." In other words, hear all sides, get all 

 the advice that you can, weigh the evidence, arrange your 

 plans, and then proceed according to your own judgment 

 and common sense. 



Do not imagine that success is gained by merely care- 

 ful preparation and planting, but ever bear in mind that 

 fruit trees require vigilant watching, as to their varied 

 needs, according to seasons and soils, and the ravages of 

 insect pests. But where this vigilance, common sense, 

 and persevering labour are bestowed upon fruit culture, 

 it will be found a safe and profitable industry. 



One great drawback to fruit culture in the past has 

 been the time that must necessarily elapse after planting 

 before realizing a return. According to the old methods, 

 it was useless to expect anything like a profitable return 

 from fruit trees for at least ten to twelve years after 

 planting. Modern science and practice have, however, 

 done much to alter this. Necessity in this case, as in 

 many others, has stimulated invention, and by the use of 



