A 



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ON THE 



CULTURE AND MANAGEMENT 



OF 



FRUIT TREES. 



CHAPTER I. 



The proper soil for fruit trees, with directions for making fruit 

 tree borders. 



ALL soil contains more or less of vegetable 

 or animal substances in a decomposed state, 

 also of saline ingredients, which by becom- 

 ing soluble in water afford sustenance to the 

 tree that is planted in it. But as trees vary 

 considerably in their nature and habit, it is 

 necessary that the elements which afford food 

 be varied in the proportion of their composi- 

 tion, so as to be suited to the constitution of 

 each tree. For the quality and quantity of 

 food supplied, and the support and protection 

 afforded to the tree, will determine its capa- 

 city and produce. Particular attention is 



