THE COUNTRY HOME [chapter 



direction. With the zeal and enterprise heretofore 

 shown by our horticulturists, it is almost certain 

 that within a few years we shall have oranges grow- 

 ing in our Northern States — certainly as far north 

 as the Ohio River. Those who have time for far- 

 ther experiment will find the growing of figs pos- 

 sible as far north as Pennsylvania. The summers 

 are sufficiently long and warm to secure a strong 

 growth of the tree, but the fruit will not mature un- 

 less there is protection to carry it through the win- 

 ter. It is recommended to wrap the fruiting shoots 

 in matting and straw, or to build temporary sheds 

 over the plants. My opinion is that fig-growing 

 will be successful precisely as we grow peaches — 

 that is, in pots or boxes which can be removed to 

 sheds or sheltered places during the winter. I am 

 successful in growing quite a number of fruits, 

 which will not endure the winter's temperature, in 

 tubs, as suggested above. The peach belt can be 

 widened very decidedly in this way. The fruit 

 matures readily, and is of as fine quality as that 

 grown in a peach orchard. 



The possibilities in fruit culture, where a person 

 owns but a small area, are not yet appreciated. 

 Everywhere about the country there are waste 



[158] 



