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Summary . 



1. Old trees can be renovated and made to produce a 

 good income while the young trees are growing. 



2. dean culture and cover crop is the best system 



of cultivation. Cultivate until the middle of July and then 

 sov; a cover crop. 



3. Drainage either natural or artificial necessary. 



4. Prune thoroughly, remove excess of trees and prune 

 individual trees annually. 



5. Study the orchards fertilizer needs and if indica- 

 tions point toward a need of more plant food, supply it. 

 Manure is the best fertilizer. 



6. Spray for both insect and fungous diseases. 



7. Renovation costs from $30 to $57 per acre. 



8. The profits warrant the cost of renovation and will 

 increase annually. 



