FRUITS AND VEGETABLES UNDER GLASS 



Experience has taufjlit nit 

 althousli the 



Pear Conference 

 : Conference Pear is one of the riches 

 is not so imposing as some of the 



table Pears tha 

 ther varieties 



pheric conditions of these States were agreeable to the best development of the 

 Apricots, we should see them growing freely and producing a bountiful crop, 

 particularly as they ripen in advance of the Peach. While we may see the 

 Apricot tree growing luxuriantly, it is minus its important part, the fruit, or 

 at least a satisfactory crop. The failure of the Apricot has been attributed to 

 early blossoming, combined with Spring frosts, by which considerable damage 

 is done. If a stock can be secured for budding the Apricot on, that will witii- 

 stand our extremes of heat and cold, there may be a partial success with this 

 choice fruit. Heavy crops of it are produced annually in the more temperate 

 climate of California. I should like to give as good a recommendation to the 

 Apricot as I can to the Peach and the Nectarine, the Pear and the Plum, but I 

 cannot do so conscientiously, as the facts are against it. 



Figs are admirably adapted for growing in pots and tubs. Their tendency 

 to rank growth may be overcome in a measure by the close confinement, which 

 produces a firmer growth, and this means a greater abundance of fruit. Where 

 Figs are a specialty, however, better results may be obtained by treating them 

 in a compartment of their own. As they produce two crops during the season, 

 their requirements can be better attended to apart from the other fruit, as I 

 shall explain later. I will add here merely, that Figs, when handled properly, 

 are much appreciated as a dessert fruit. 



Apples for the orchardhouse offer a great number of varieties that can be 

 depended upon for good crops year after year. Some years ago I had many 

 varieties under my charge, that were admired for the perfect shape of their 

 lar-c fruit. Apples grown under glass are an imposing sight, and the little trees 



