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13. Tell how to store for winter use some of the common vegetables. 



14. What is the best kind of fence for the school garden? 



15. What .are some of the best vegetables for the spring garden? 



16. What ones may be planted in spring for fall use? 



17. What ones may be started in fall and live over winter? 



References. United States Farmers' Bulletins: 218, School Gar- 

 den; 232, Okra; 254, Cucumbers; 289, Beans; 354, Onion Culture; 

 434, Onion Seed and Sets. 642, 1233, Tomatoes; 707, Cantaloupes- 

 1253, 1255, Peas; 856, 934, 937, 1044, 1242, Home Gardening. Ark. 

 Sta. Bui. 21, Tomato Diseases; 46, Storage. Ark. Ext. Circ.: 107, 

 Cantaloupes; 110, Garden Clubs; 113, Tomatoes; 127, Watermelons; 

 140, Home Gardens. 



See pages xxiv and xxxiii. 



CHAPTER XIX. 

 FRUIT PRODUCTION. 



THERE is an active interest in the growing of good fruit. 

 Almost every farmer is interested in the subject. He may 

 grow it for his own use if not for market. Fruit may be con- 

 sidered among the luxuries of the table. As the people 

 become more prosperous they call for more such luxuries. 

 Thus the demand for fruit of the best quality is increasing. 



The Orchard. The production of fruit naturally involves 

 more time than the growth of most farm crops. For this 

 reason more care must be exercised to have the best condi- 

 tions possible from the very beginning. 



The Orchard Site. Exposure, soil, and air-drainage are 

 all-important considerations. If the orchard is somewhat 

 above the surrounding land, the cold air of frosty spring 

 nights can drain away. Thus the early blossoms may be 

 saved from injury. Strong westerly winds are often inju- 

 rious to trees and, therefore, an easterly or northeasterly 

 slope is preferred. If a south slope were chosen this might 

 cause more movement of sap in winter or very early spring. 

 We should avoid forcing the spring growth too early. 



