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took them, leaving untouched choice varieties, such as Mont- 

 morency and Richmond. Another fruit grower, having a row 

 of soft cherries and finding that the birds took most of them, 

 cut doAvn the trees. The birds then attacked the main orchard. 

 Mr. McAtee in Farmers' Bulletin 621 gives the following 

 table, showing the seasons of fruits useful in protecting culti- 

 vated varieties : — 



