April, 1913] THE EEJUNEVATION OF OLD ORCHARDS 49 



trees, nineteen years of age. It had been given good attention for 

 the first half of its existence, but had been utterly neglected for 

 nine years. 



When examined by Mr. Dacy it was found to be so grown up with 

 locust and sumac that the trees were nearly hidden. The orchard 

 had never produced a profitable crop, its largest one having sold for 

 $17 and the 1909 crop for $2.00. The trees were making almost no 

 growth but were fairly free from disease. 



The plan of operation in the orchard was much the same as in the 

 Davis orchard. The brush, briars, and saplings were first removed, 

 the trees pruned and then a thorough spraying campaign inaugurat- 

 ed. Bordeaux mixture was used three times in 1910 and lime-sul- 

 phur solution three times each year since. No fertilizer has been 

 applied in this orchard although it might have been benefited by 

 an application. The trees are now in a very vigorous condition and 

 are making a strong annual growth. 



The crop in 1910 was sold for $55 on the trees. This proved to be 

 an unfortunate sale, as 100 barrels of fine fruit were harvested 

 worth at least $150. The crop of that year would have been much 

 larger had it not been badly injured by a severe freeze on May 6th. 

 The 1911 crop was much better, yielding 564 barrels, besides one 

 hundred bushels of seconds and drops, while in 1912 a moderate 

 crop has been harvested. 



Financial Statement. 



1910. 



Cleaning out brush, etc $ 81 . 25 



Pruning 18.75 



Spraying materials 78 . 56 



Two inch iron pipe 2.15 



Labor . 6 . 00 



Depreciation on spray outfit 28.00 



Total cost $215 . 71 



Cash from sale of fruit $ 55.00 



Deficit 'at end of first year $160 . 71 



1911. 



Spray material . . ; $ 45 . 66 



Iron pipe 30 . 97 



Pruning 15.00 



Depreciation on spray outfit 25 . 20 



Total expense $116.83 



Cash from sale of fruit $705 . 00 



Drops and seconds 30.00 



$735.00 

 Net profit on second year 's work $618 . 17 



