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GLEANINGS IN BEK CULTURE 



A close view of some of the apples just before they were picked (see preceding page). Notice how thickly 

 they are clustered, and that every one is a perfect specimen. See also the cover picture for this issue. 



may blossom at nearly the same time so as 

 to distribute the pollen properly. The wind 

 often aids in this work ; but in unfavorable 

 weather, if the winds are contrary, or dur- 



\ug a wet time when no insects can get 

 around, it often happens that no fruit is 

 set. Even under the most favorable circum- 

 stances insects are a gi'eat help in the proper 



