CHAPTER XXIV 



PEARS, CHERRIES, PLUMS, PEACHES, 

 AND QUINCES 



PEARS. The pear is the most luscious of 

 any of the fruits but it is much the most 

 difficult to grow. It may be grown to some de- 

 gree of success in various types of soils which 

 are well drained. Whenever possible, plant 

 the trees on a northeast exposure in order to 

 keep the buds back in spring and thus prevent 

 the possible injury from late frosts. 



In preparing the soil it should be well 

 incorporated with humus, green manure such 

 as clover preferred, but stable manure should 

 also be added. If the young trees are to be 

 planted in a clay loam make sure that it is 

 well drained in the fall previous to planting. 

 Cultivate the soil leaving it in the rough over 

 winter. In the spring dig the holes ten feet 



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