LUTHER BURBANK 



The same might be said of the Shasta daisy and 

 several scores of other plants, and nuts, flowers, 

 fruits and ornamental trees and vegetables which 

 have been produced on my grounds. 



I have learned through experience that no new 

 fruit will be fully appreciated, or its qualities gen- 

 erally known or recognized, for at least ten or 

 twenty years. 



Corn, beans, peas, cucumbers, and similar 

 plants can be tested in six months and accepted or 

 rejected; but it requires years to test a new fruit 

 so that its qualities may be thoroughly and gen- 

 erally appreciated. 



A Recapitulation of Methods 



We have seen that the adaptation of fruits to 

 certain localities may be accomplished either by 

 importation of plants developed elsewhere, or by 

 producing the seedlings on the grounds, and select- 

 ing those that prove best adapted to the local 

 conditions. 



In either case, a thorough study of each type of 

 fruit in view of the needs and requirements of the 

 location is absolutely necessary, in order to achieve 

 success in the adaptation of the fruit. 



A section of country where strong winds pre- 

 vail will require a fruit-tree with compact form 

 and of firm wood. 



In climates of brilliant sunshine the tree must 



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