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Question 8. As stated, have used stable manure 

 composted. (If applied fresh, would put it on in the Fall 

 or winter. Lime, Phosphates, Potash, Kainit, Bone, Salt, 

 and a mixed compost. I regard the lime in moderate 

 quantities wtth Bone and Potash as requisites. Would 

 use wood ashes freely if I could obtain them. Bone, at 

 the rate of looo lbs. to acre, yearly. Potash, a pint to a 

 quart to each tree. Am not positive as to correct 

 quantities of potash. Think Fall best time on the whole. 



Question 9. I prune largely in the Spring, but have 

 made it a rule to take out a superfluous limb at almost 

 any time when noticed. Believe Spring is the best time 

 to prune. I varnish all wounds of any size with copal 

 and alcohol. I have not hand-thinned fruit sufficiently 

 to speak of results, but am of opinion that it will pay 

 well, both for the sake of size and quality of fruit, and 

 for the health of the tree. I think it especially necessary 

 for Howell and Vicars. The former, on quince stock, at 

 least, will injure themselves on rich ground, by large 

 yearly crops. Keep ground rich and they outgrow the 

 cutting soon. 



Question 10. Have no theory. I apply the saw 

 promptly at first appearance, far down below the diseased 

 portion of the limb, making sure to get well below any 

 spots of blighted bark, even. Have never lost but one 

 tree from blight, and it died when I was away ten 

 months, as stated. Some of the most vigorous trees in 



