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methods of grafting the reader is referred to the chapter 

 devoted to this subject. The trees should be planted in 

 the orchard with ample space to allow for future growth 

 and expansion. Twenty to thirty feet will not be too 

 much space between the trees and between the rows. 



Fig. 254— Shoto. Reduced. Indiana Agricultural Experiment 

 Station Bulletin 60. 



Frequent cultivation by plowing and harrowing will im- 

 prove the condition and growth of the trees. 



Japan Persimmon (D. kali). — This species of the per- 

 simmon was introduced into the United States a number 

 of years ago from Japan, and it is well known among all 

 horticulturists throughout the country. The trees grow 

 to a remarkable degree of perfection in the South, and 



