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from orchards, except, perhaps, a few vegetables, while the trees 

 are young. 



The importance of regular manuring of fruit-trees, as well as 

 other crops, and of its application in the fall, on or near the 

 surface, so that the rain, snow and frost may prepare and con- 

 vey its elements to the roots. 



The great advantages to be realized by the proper thinning of 

 fruit, thereby improving its excellence, increasing its value, and 

 prove 'ting the evil effects of overbearing, which always result 

 in injuring the constitution and shortening the life of the tree. 



And lastly, your Committee would suggest that clean culture, 

 without destruction of the roots by deep ploughing or spading, 

 and that constant care and vigilance are the indispensable con- 

 ditions of success in fruit culture. 



In conclusion, your Committee would recommend for culti- 

 vation the following select list of fruits, as adapted to seasons of 

 maturity and to most sections of our State : — 



APPLES. 

 Summer. 

 Early Harvest. Requires a warm, rich soil. 

 Red Astrachan. 

 Williams Favorite. 



Autum,n. 

 Foundling. 

 Porter. 

 Gravenstein. 

 Holden Pippin. 

 Mother. 

 Hubbardston Nonesuch. 



Winter . 

 Rhode Island Greening. Requires a good soil. 

 Baldwin. 

 Roxbury Russet. Requires a deep, rich soil. 



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PEAKS. 

 Standards on Pear Moots. 

 Clapp's Favorite. Large. Should be gathered by Aug. 2^. 

 Brandywine. Early and productive. 

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