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ries must also receive several sprayings if the crop is to be 

 free from worms, blight, rot and other troubles that threaten 

 the final success of the crop. 



Spraying machines. While it seems that a great deal 

 of trouble and expense are required to protect the farm 

 fruit garden, it is really less than it appears if a good 

 spraying pump is used. There are many different kinds 

 of these, each suited for. particular needs, and none is ex- 

 pensive. Whatever make of pump is secured, it must be 

 powerful enough to drive a fine spray to every part of the 

 largest tree. 



TOPICS FOR INVESTIGATION 



1. Compare the diagram of your fruit garden with the 

 plan shown on page 181. Which is the better plan as to 

 arrangement ? Are any fruits shown in the plan which you 

 do not have? Could they be successfully grown in your 

 region ? Do you have any not shown in the plan-? 



2. Compare the proportion of space given each fruit in 

 the plan with the proportion shown in your diagram. What 

 is your, conclusion ? Compare the proportion of space given 

 each fruit in the different gardens represented at the school, 

 and determine which garden is best balanced. 



3. Make a list of all your home fruit by varieties, con- 

 structing a table similar to that on page 183. 



4. Is your fruit garden well cultivated and free from 

 weeds? Are any of the plants sod-bound? Is mulching 

 used? 



5. Learn to identify surely and quickly each of the 

 different fruit trees, shrubs and vines, either when in 

 foliage or dormant. 



6. Go with your teacher or some expert gardener to 

 some near-by fruit garden and learn how and why the dif- 

 ferent plants should be pruned. Is your home garden well 

 pruned ? 



7. Bring specimen branches or stems of the different 

 garden fruits and show where and how the fruit is borne. 

 Make a drawing in each case. 



8. Is your fruit garden regularly sprayed ? What kind 



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