Contents xiii 



PAGES 



The Decay of Green Manures 194 



Humus .196 



Leguminous Crops 197 



Soil Inoculation . 198 



Kinds of Crops to use for Shade-crops 199 



When to Plant 199 



CHAPTER XIII 



IRRIGATION IN ORCHARDS 203-211 



No Definite Rule can be Given 203 



Irrigation during Blooming Period 203 



Excessive Irrigation in Midsummer 203 



Too Much Water causes Winter-killing .... 204 



Film Moisture 205 



Free Water 205 



Condition of Surface Soil not a Guide for Irrigation . . 206 



Sandy Soil requires Different Treatment from Heavy Land . 206 



Deep Furrows for Heavy Soils ...... 207 



Fall Plowing Desirable 209 



Late Fall Irrigation .211 



CHAPTER XIV 



OTHER PHASES OF ORCHARD MANAGEMENT . . 212-223 



Horses 213 



Baby Beef 214 



Dairying well adapted to High-priced Land .... 216 



Feed and Care of Cows 217 



Hogs 218 



Poultry .... 220 



Work plentiful in an Orchar. CoL.itry 221 



Kinds of Crops to Grow 221 



The Canning Industry . 223 



Small-fruits in the Orchard , , 222, 



