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stalks and ears of this be saved for several years until 

 its characteristics are well fixed, it may be of more 

 value than either of the original varieties. New varie- 

 ties, however, require several years of planting by 



FIG. 96 Currants and Gooseberries Ripen in July. 



themselves before their real value can be determined. 



The Orchard. In July we begin to gather some of the 

 tree fruits. Cherries ripen from the middle of June to 

 August, and must be picked as soon as ripe or they will 

 decay. Birds are the greatest obstacle to cherry grow- 

 ing in the Eastern United States, and where one has but 



