CHAPTER VII 



FRUIT GROWING 



THE person who moves into the country for the 

 purpose of earning a living, must do it with the 

 understanding that the business of farming in 

 any of its branches dairying, fruit growing, market 

 gardening, etc. must be conducted on the same prin- 

 ciples as any other business to succeed. 



While Nature is often lavish in her bounty, and 

 seems to give a large increase for our efforts upon the 

 soil, average results will show that we are as much de- 

 pendent upon correct methods, skilful management, and 

 hard work for a good return from our labor as in any 

 other calling. 



For the best results we must understand the nature of 

 the soil, the needs of each crop to be grown as to soil and 

 exposure, and the special care required, from the plant- 

 ing of the seeds or plants to harvesting and marketing. 

 To the novice we would say: Go slow. Do not risk all 

 in your first efforts. Don't put all of your eggs in one 

 basket. The business of farming must be learned just 

 the same as any other business. Do what you can 

 thoroughly, be prepared for disappointment, but ex- 

 pect and work hard for success. Be a good scholar, and 

 learn from every possible source. Get acquainted with 

 successful farmers, fruit growers and gardeners in your 

 neighborhood. As a rule they are good fellows and 

 always ready to assist a beginner in every possible way. 

 Take their advice, but adopt only that which applies to 

 your immediate conditions. 



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