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FRUIT AND ITS CULTIVATION. 



As a rule, 310. to 410. of soil is ample. Give the tree a 

 gentle shake to settle the soil, and then tread it down 

 firmly. On soils that are inclined to be heavy it is advis- 

 able to plant the roots on a level with the surrounding 

 land, the soil over them thus forming a sloping mound. 

 When the planting is finished, wrap a narrow piece of 

 sacking around the stem, and secure this to the stake by 

 means of stout twine or an osier twig. Do not bind too 



Fig. 135. , 

 A GRASS ORCHARD PLANTED WITH STANDARD FRUIT TREES. 



Trees of spreading and upright habit planted alternately. 



tightly at first. When the staking is finished, mulch the 

 surface of the soil with stable manure, and let this remain 

 there. We need scarcely remind the reader that no manure 

 must be mixed with the soil in which the trees are to be 

 planted. The surface mulch advised is all that is neces- 

 sary. 



Protecting from Stock. In each and every case the 

 trees, stems and branches, must be well protected 



