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each of the other trees, planted so that all may have clean 

 cultivation; while on the west and north border as well 

 as in two groups between the house and barn others are 

 located, which must be grown in turf. These more or less 

 blend with the ornamental trees and shrubs. On the north- 

 east border of this garden are planted grape-vines to serve 

 as a cover to the trellis that screens the garden from the 

 house. Kaspberries, blackberries, currants, and gooseberries 

 are planted in rows in the line of and between the trees. 

 The strawberry-bed is located on the south side of the 

 orchard. An asparagus-bed is also chosen on the west side. 



Turf Culture. 



One great advantage of close grouping, as has been 

 stated, is that the soil about the trees and plants may be 

 cheaply and thoroughly cultivated, thus preserving the 

 moisture and making it unnecessary to apply as much 

 plant-food as if they were grown in turf. If, however, the 

 lawn is kept mown once or twice each week and a more 

 liberal supply of plant-food is applied, the growth of the 

 trees will be found to be satisfactory. 



Should it be found necessary to plant on turf land where 

 a hay crop is to be taken off, much less growth must be 

 expected and a much more liberal application of plant-food 

 be required than where the land is cultivated, and in times 

 of drouth a mulch of hay, straw, or other material, two or 

 three inches in thickness, should be used under the trees 

 as far out as the branches spread to prevent serious injury. 



Where to Obtain Trees and Plants. 



As a rule, where only a small quantity of trees or plants 

 is desired, it is best to buy of the nearest reliable nursery- 



