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Fig. 94. Fruit garden. 



A plan of a fruit-garden, arranged in a similar manner, with full 

 details, is given in Chapter XL 



Implements for tilling Orchards. It is important, after trees 

 have begun growth in spring, to injure the roots as little as possible 

 in cultivating. On this account an Acme harrow is an admirable 

 implement, as it rides over the roots without tearing them up. 

 The smoothing harrow operates in a similar way, forming a very 

 smooth surface, and is therefore successfully employed toward the 

 latter part of the season for giving the ground a finish, to fit it for 

 receiving the falling fruit, or for driving a wagon easily among the 

 trees for gathering the crop. 



