112 THE APPLE 



It should be remembered, however, that the fertilizer applied 

 in any given season cannot affect materially the yield of that year, 

 since the fruit buds are formed in the latter part of the preceding 

 season. Important results should not be expected before the 

 following season at the earliest, and may not be evident until 

 considerably later. 



Trees that have been neglected are apt to show results much 

 quicker than those in thrifty condition. Probably the reason will 

 be found in the limitedness of their previously available food 

 supply, and in the sudden release from their state of starvation. 



