30 FIELD NOTES .ON- APPLE CULTURE. 



inferior to a compost, and it is less expensive. Few 

 farmers realize how much fertilizing material annually 

 goes to waste. 



Wood ashes are an invaluable manure for the orchard. 

 They may be used when leached or unleached. Un- 

 leached ashes should be used with caution. Leached 

 ashes may be applied to the depth of two inches. 



It is an absurd notion that manuring fruit trees is in- 

 jurious. ] have applied barnyard manure for years and 

 never knew any injury to result. One must exercise 

 judgment, however, as well as in the case of grain or 

 other crops. 



Green manuring is often to be recommended. Rye is 

 especially good for a green manure in the orchard. It 

 may be sown in the fall with a very little stirring of the 

 ground and turned under the next spring. During the 

 winter the rye holds the snow, which may give some 

 protection. 



