180 THE FRUIT GARDEN. 



Most of the above sorts marked with an asterisk, 

 as being preferred, have been described in the last 

 Section. The others are generally known, and be- 

 ing of less importance, it is thought a particular de- 

 scription of them is not necessary, farther than as 

 above included in parenthesis. 



Of the Distance at which Orchard Trees should be 

 planted. 



Maiden plants, or such as are only two years from 

 the bud or graft, of all the above kinds, are to be 

 preferred to older trees : having boles or stems of 

 three or four feet in length ; the apples being work- 

 ed on crab, and the pears on free stocks. 



The ultimate distance at which apple and pear 

 trees should stand, in a properly planted, and close 

 orchard, is, from thirty to forty feet ; less or more, 

 according to the quality of the soil ; taking, as the 

 medium, thirty-six feet. In a poor soil and a bleak 

 exposure, where the trees may not be expected to 

 grow very freely, thirty feet is sufficient ; whereas 

 in good soil, and a sheltered situation, forty may not 

 be too much. 



Cherries and plums may be planted at from twen- 

 ty-four to thirty-six feet, according to soil and situa- 

 tion, as above ; taking, as a medium, thirty feet for 

 the ultimate distance at which they are to stand 

 clear of one another. 



But it would be advisable, in the first instance, to 

 plant four trees for one that is intended ultimately 

 to remain j planting the proper kinds ?.t the above 



