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tree and plant on the plan. If you are going to have 

 a series of rows, plan for the following distances 

 at least: 



Dwarf apples, pears, etc. . 10 x 10 ft. 



Grapes 6 x 8 ft. 



Currants, gooseberries . 4 x 6 ft. 

 Raspberries, blackberries . 3x6 and 4 x 7 ft. 

 Strawberries .... ix 4 (rows) or 1 3^ x ^2 ft. (beds) 



Varieties. As to varieties and the number of 

 plants needed, you must satisfy (i) your locality, 

 (2) your personal taste, (3) available space. Cer- 

 tain varieties are suggested in these pages. Be- 

 sides this, your State Experiment Station will tell 

 you what kinds are hardy for your section and per- 

 haps you will have a neighbor who grows fruit, 

 or a friendly nurseryman, who will tell you the 

 facts concerning the eating qualities of different 

 varieties. 



Special Requirements. If you want to try the 

 dwarf trees, to save space, arrange to grow apples, 

 pears, plums or cherries on the south side of walls 

 or fences. Peaches and apricots will be more pro- 

 tected from an early start and subsequent frost 

 injury, on the north side. These trees can be 

 grown on wire trellisses if you desire. 



Grapes will grow almost anywhere in the garden, 

 and can be made doubly useful in covering unsightly 

 objects, doorways, etc. 



Currants, gooseberries and all the brambles, 

 like a cool location; a northern slope is excellent, 

 and shade is desirable, if not too dense and con- 

 tinuous. 



