ARBORICULTURE 



OR 



THE CULTIVATION OF TREES. 



Q. How is arboriculture divided ? 



A. Arboriculture is divided into two principal 

 parts, according to whether it is intended to grow, lo 

 fruit trees, 2** ornamental trees. 



Q. What kind of soil is most suitable for the rear- 

 ing of these various trees ? 



A. The nature of the soils that are most suitable, 

 varies according to the different kinds of trees ; thus, 

 some kinds grow better in soils which are rather 

 heavy or moist, and others in light or warm soils ; 

 but with proper care^ all soils may be made suitable 

 for the rearing of fruit bearing trees. 



Q. When it is intended to plant trees in soil natu- 

 rally unsuitable to them, what precautions are to be 

 taken ? 



