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PLAN OF FRUIT-GARDEN. 



A. Apples planted i6i x i6* feet. B. The same thinned to 23 x 23 feet. C. The same thinned to 33 x 33 feet. 

 D. Pears, i6i X 16J. E. Pears, i6i x SJ. F. Pears, iii x iij. G. Peaches, i6i x i6j. H. Plums, i6^ x 

 16J. I. Cherries, i6i x 16^. K. Currants, 81 x 4J. L. Blackberries, %\ x 4J. M. Grapes, %\ x %\. 



plan of arrangement may be adopted, but hardly with so convenient 

 results. 



Alton, III., Sept., 1869. 



