244 FRUIT GROWING 



soil, trees seldom grow so large as upon strong soil, hence 

 in some sections the same varieties are more vigorous 

 in growing than in others. The systems of pruning, train- 

 ing, fertilizing, and cultivating that are to be practiced all 

 influence the distance of planting. 



The usual distances apart for planting fruits are as 

 follows : 



Apples 25 to 40 feet each way 



Pears 20 to 30 feet each way 



Plums 1 6 to 25 feet each way 



Peaches 1 6 to 25 feet each way 



Cherries, sour 1 6 to 25 feet each way 



Apricots 1 6 to 20 feet each way 



Quinces 8 to 14 feet each way 



Grapes 8 to 1 2 feet each way 



Currants 4X6 feet 



Gooseberries 4X5 feet 



Raspberries, black .... 3X6 feet 



Raspberries, red 3X5 feet 



Blackberries 4X7 to 6X8 feet 



Strawberries i X 3 or 4 feet 



Selecting Varieties. Since much of the fruit grower's 

 success depends upon the quality and quantity of fruit 

 he produces, his most important consideration is that of 

 varieties. The most common mistake made in planting 

 commercial orchards is that of selecting too many varie- 

 ties. An orchard consisting of many varieties proves of 

 little commercial value as there is not enough of any one 

 kind to market with profit. 



Many growers make the mistake of planting varieties 

 not adapted to the locality. Some of our best varieties 

 of apples are grown successfully only in certain localities. 



