FRUITS AND VEGETABLES UNDER GLASS 



Plum Oullin's Golden 



A very large variety. Requires more thinning than some of the other kinds; otherwi 



the full size will not be obtained, nor will the flavor be so rich 



Tlic Peach and tlic Nectarine stand out pre-eminent, and get first place, as 

 being admirably adapted for growing in pots or tubs. If both early and late 

 varieties arc selected, ripe fruit may be had for several weeks, even in one house 

 only. Nectarines should find more favor than Peaches, as many of them have 

 a distinct llavor. But both Peaches and Nectarines have a decidedly rich 

 flavor wlun grown in tubs, and give a never-failing crop from year to year, 

 which is a recommendation worthy of note. All varieties may be grown in 

 tubs, still there are a few that may be a little more difficult to keep in a sym- 

 metrical form, on account of their habit. Each kind has its own peculiar char- 

 acter. Some varieties will produce wood buds more freely than others, and 

 these are the desirable ones, especially if the tree is to be kept in pyramid form. 

 It is absolutely necessary here to prune at the wood bud. The Bellegarde, 

 for instance, will at times be found shy in wood buds — so much so that the 

 terminal growth cannot be shortened. Any tree that shows sparingly in wood 

 buds may be grown more successfully in bush form. There are not many that 

 exhibit this deficiency, but we have, on the contrary, more than we need. 



Pears come next on our list. They have been cultivated successfull> n<Av for 

 many years in the orchardhouse, and their merit is fully recognized. It has, 

 in fact, been admitted time and again that Pears are improved to a wonderlui 

 degree with indoor treatment. Many an exhibition table has been graced 

 with noble specimens from the orchardhouse, that for size, perfect shape and 

 combination of rich color and finish it would be impossible to produce in out- 

 door grown fruit. The habit of the tree is, moreover, ideal for the purpose. 

 It makes a splendid pyramid and can be kept in good form with very little work. 

 A good average crop can be had from year to year, and the tree will keep in 

 a healthy, vigorous condition for a long time. There are quite a number of va- 

 rieties that can be recommended for the purpose. Some are much richer in 



