Chapter IX. 



In order to get the opinions of growers on many 

 points in the peach business, I formulated the following 

 fifteen questions, and sent copies to many of the most 

 prominent and intelligent growers on the peninsula. 



The information I obtained is interesting and valua- 

 ble, and I propose to give the answers of each grower, 

 in detail. 



QUESTIONS, 

 (i.) Give the best list for profit of an orchard of one 

 thousand peach trees for the Delaware and Maryland 

 Peninsula ? 



(2.) What is the best soil for a peach orchard, also 

 the best situation as to shelter, hill, valley, etc. .'* 



(3.) What is the average life of a Peninsula peach 

 orchard as generally cared for ? 



(4.) Between what points, north and south, does 

 the peninsula peach-belt now extend ? 



(5.) When, in your opinion, is the peach crop most 

 frequently and seriously injured ; in the fall, winter or 

 spring ? 



