THE APPLE TREE 



be deep, rich in plant food, well incorporated 

 with humus to aid in holding the moisture, and 

 well drained. Apple trees should never be 

 planted where the water stands on the soil 

 even though it may be only for a few hours. 



Such standard varieties as the Northern 

 Spy, Mclntosh, King, Fall Pippin and Wag- 

 ner do best in a rich clay loam, deep and mel- 

 low. A stiff subsoil is very objectionable but 

 the moisture content must be constant in or- 

 der to produce a highly colored, juicy, well 

 flavored fruit. 



The Rhode Island Greening and Grimes' 

 Golden mature best in a loam with a slightly 

 heavier subsoil. If the soil is light, deep, 

 sandy loam well supplied with water, it will 

 grow a very good grade of Greening apple. 



If the soil is a deep garden loam, rich in 

 plant food and humus with a light clay sub- 

 soil, such varieties as the Baldwin, Hubbard- 

 son, Newton Pippin, and Rome Beauty will 

 thrive well. 



In selecting trees, always buy them from 

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