Fruit Trees in Pots the Year 'Round 219 



beginning. If you will pause to consider for a 

 moment how nature works the charm, the right 

 idea will immediately present itself. 



First, we get in nature's treatment, after a 

 period of rest in winter, a gradual loosening from 

 the icy grip of winter, then an almost impercepti- 

 ble increase in the temperature, with warm sun- 

 shine during the day, but still very cool nights. 

 So nature's forcing is done during the day, while 

 a halt is called in the hours of darkness, giving 

 rest and recuperation to the renewed activity 

 and strain consequent to the resurrection of life, 

 by absolute rest and inactivity. 



Fruit trees in pots do not require an elaborate 

 house for their successful culture. Any house 

 having a width of from sixteen to twenty-five 

 feet, with a height of five or six feet at the eaves, 

 and about twelve feet at the ridge or apex, will 

 answer admirably. It is, however, necessary 

 to have top and side ventilation, and it is also 

 preferable to have one or two partitions in the 

 house, so that different temperatures may be 

 maintained, as not all the trees are brought into 

 the house at the same time. 



Buy the trees from a reliable nurseryman. 

 Trees in pots, which will produce a crop the first 

 year, can be bought at about $5.00 each, and 

 with ordinary care these trees will continue to 



