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Fruit-growing in Arid Regions 



to ship in car-load lots. Potatoes thrive best in the lighter 

 mesa soils as a rule, but occasionally bbttom lands are 

 found that are adapted to the crop. Potato land should 

 not become hard and puddled, and it should have good 

 natural under drainage. In order to be successful under 



FIG. 59. Cantaloupes Growing in Young Orchard. 



arid conditions, potatoes must be grown in high ridges 

 and be given very deep cultivation. 



The cantaloupe is another crop that in some sections 

 is grown in young orchards. (See Fig. 59.) 



Most any of the vegetables may be grown, but with all 

 such crops the question of markets should be carefully 

 considered before any large area is planted. In any 

 section there is always something in the way of vege- 



