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THE SMALL COUNTRY PLACE 



FIG. 57 A Three-Year-Old Peach Orcharc 

 in Summer Growth. 



gan, where the temperature does not run much below 

 zero and shows little variation during the winter, the 

 peach may be grown upon almost any elevation or ex- 

 posure; but in the 

 interior and at the 

 North they must be 

 planted on elevated 

 land with full expos- 

 ure that will cause 

 firm, well - matured 

 wood, and where the 

 temperature does not 

 run as low as in the 

 valleys. The peach 

 succeeds best in a 

 rather thin soil, but 

 it must be made rich enough in organic matter by 

 plowing under green crops or by other means to pro- 

 duce a good growth of wood. For the best results the 

 land should be fitted by deep plowing and harrowing. 



Trees and Their Preparation. 



Northern-grown trees are generally selected for plant- 

 ing in northern sections, but if well matured it matters 

 little whether they are grown North or South, though 

 the nearer they are grown to the section where planted 

 the better. Trees of medium or small size are selected, 

 as they generally have more dormant lateral buds than 

 those of larger size. As a rule the No. 2 trees in any lot 

 are those of a weaker growth and will make smaller 

 trees; therefore it would be better to buy from a lot 

 where all have made a rather small growth and select 

 the best of these, 



