ORCHARD FRUITS 



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latter aside. Into this space from which turf has 

 been removed, work in very carefully a goodly 

 quantity of finely pulverized old barnyard manure. 

 Put it in lavishly. Work it well in, always being 



careful not to injure 

 the roots. Then 

 cover that space all 

 over with fine, rich 

 loam. This may be 

 done in the fall, any 

 time before too much 

 frost. The result 

 will be a good crop 

 of plump, good- 

 sized fruit. The 

 same treatment can 

 be given in the 

 spring after frost is 

 out. There may be 

 some dwarf varie- 

 ties of pear trees 

 which are short- 

 lived, but the usual 

 pear tree will flour- 

 ish and produce fine 

 fruit to the delight of generations. 



"Another important item is that the tree be not 

 overhung by any other tree. Pear trees should 

 stand in the full, unobstructed light. There should 

 be no other trees, or shrubs, near enough to rob 

 them of their root space. If one desires fine fruit, 

 the trees must be allowed all their rights ; and 

 must occasionally be fed after the manner indicated. 

 They are richly worth proper attention. 



FRUIT GATHERING LADDERS 



