12 OF APRICOTS. 



Wlien the shoots become pretty long, and the 

 leaves expand to cover the fruit, it will be neces- 

 sary to keep the net clear from the tree, by placing 

 forked sticks, from six inches to a foot long, 

 between it and the wall ; this will prevent the 

 shoots and leaves from growing through the net. 

 The forked end of the sticks should rest against 

 the meshes of the net. 



A few trees for an early supply may be planted 

 on a South aspect, according to the size of the 

 garden, and the demand there may be for the 

 supply of the family ; but a West aspect is far 

 preferable for the general crop. Those who wish 

 for a late supply may have some trees planted on 

 an East aspect. 



The Breda is the best and the richest flavoured 

 for a standard, although the Brussels is frequently 

 preferred : but I would by no means recommend 

 planting more than three trees of each sort in a 

 garden, as standards ; as it is not one year in ten 

 that a tolerable crop is produced from them. 



The Breda, the Brussels, and the Moor-Park, 

 should always be planted on an East or West 

 aspect. 



