April, 1913] THE RE.JUNEVATION OF OLD ORCHARDS 51 



As soon as the ground could be worked, plows were put in the, orch- 

 ard and the sod broken up. The plows were followed with har- 

 rows and the soil kept well worked until the last of July. In this 

 way the moisture was so well conserved that the foliage remained 

 green and luxuriant until late in the fall, although the season was 

 one of the driest known in that section for years. After the last 

 cultivation a crop of cowpeas was planted to act as a cover crop. 

 A fine stand was secured making a thick mulch which was plowed 

 under the folio-wing spring. 



In the spring of 1911 the entire orchard was covered with commer- 

 cial fertilizer, analyzing 3 per cent Nitrogen, 8 per cent Phosphoric 

 Acid and 10 per cent Potash, at the rate of 500 pounds per acre. 

 The following spring, 1912, the entire orchard was covered again 

 with fertilizer at the rate of 400 pounds per acre. The analysis 

 was changed a little and 3-10-8 goods were used as it was thought 

 the additional phosphorus would be beneficial. The orchard has 

 been sprayed both seasons with lime-sulphur, using arsenate of 

 lead as a poison. 



The results of these treatments were soon apparent. The first sea- 



FIG. 7. Reynolds orchard after rejuvenation. Figure 6 shows the other half of orchard. 



son only a small yield was secured 60 barrels but many fruit buds 

 were formed and the general appearance of the trees was vastly im- 

 proved. The second season 1,350 barrels of splendid fruit were pro- 

 duced, the trees made a good growth, the foliage was heavy and 

 a good supply of fruit buds were formed. 



Financial Statement. 

 1911. 



Pruning $1 67 . 50 



Fertilizer 113.50 



Plowing 30 . 00 



Cultivation . . 24. 00 



