PRACTICAL GARDENING 



it is to have sunshine and an adequate supply 

 of moisture. 



The best flavor and color of any variety is 

 always found where the fruit is grown at the 

 northern extreme and in the soil adapted 

 to the variety. The study of the adaptability 

 of the variety to the soil is by far more impor- 

 tant than the slope of the land or even the ex- 

 posure of the orchard, though the exposure to 

 destructive winds should be avoided. A .study 

 of the rainy season, if there is one in your lo- 

 cality, may add materially to your crop. Do 

 not select varieties that will come into bloom 

 during the rainy period. Also avoid planting 

 in low lying places on account of excessive 

 moisture and frosts. Cold air flows down hill 

 and lodges in these earth pockets just like 

 water. 



It is impossible in this very limited chapter 

 to go into details regarding the soils suited for 

 certain varieties. There are many kinds of 

 soils found in each state and advice can be 

 given only in a general way. All soils should 



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