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AGRICULTURE 



from roots in the fall of the year or in early spring. The 

 fig tree produces every year, and at the age of two or 

 three years will bear a considerable crop. 



Peaches and pears. Peaches and pears are grown 

 extensively in practically the entire southern half of the 



Four-year-old pear tree, Idaho. Orchard club members gather- 

 ing fruit. 



United States. The fruit is very desirable not only for 

 dessert purposes, but for canning. The peach and pear 

 industry has greatly developed in recent years under more 

 scientific management, the adaptation of varieties to cli- 

 mate and other local conditions, increased facilities for 



