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Corn, beans, peas, cucumbers, and similar 

 plants can be tested in six months and accepted 

 or rejected; but it requires years to test a new 

 fruit so that its qualities may be thoroughly and 

 generally appreciated. 



A Recapitulation of Methods 



We have seen that the adaptation of fruits to 

 certain localities may be accomplished either by 

 importation of plants developed elsewhere, or 

 by producing the seedlings on the grounds, and 

 selecting those that prove best adapted to the 

 local conditions. 



In either case, a thorough study of each type 

 of fruit in view of the needs and requirements 

 of the location is absolutely necessary, in order 

 to achieve success in the adaptation of the fruit. 



A section of country where strong winds pre- 

 vail will require a fruit tree with compact form 

 and of firm wood. 



In climates of brilliant sunshine the tree must 

 be protected with an abundance of thick, heavy 

 foliage. 



Some trees will not thrive in a dry soil ; others 

 cannot endure much moisture. And there may 

 be differences as to these propensities among 

 plants grown from the same lot of seed; and, 

 indeed, from seeds produced by the same plant. 



