ON l^REES AND BIRDS. 



97 



Never let grass or weeds grow around an apple 

 tree, nor any other fruit ; no, not even around a 

 shade tree. If you do not put on a coating of gravel, 

 as suggested, keep the ground constantly hoed, then 

 your trees will thrive. Do not make the mistake of 

 planting too thickly. Apple trees should be from 

 thirty to forty feet apart. 



