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direction. With the zeal and enterprise heretofore 
shown by our horticulturists, it is almost certain 
that within a few years we shall have oranges grow- 
ing in our Northern States — certainly as far north 
as the Ohio River. Those who have time for far- 
ther experiment will find the growing of figs pos- 
sible as far north as Pennsylvania. ‘The summers 
are sufficiently long and warm to secure a strong 
growth of the tree, but the fruit will not mature un- 
less there is protection to carry it through the win- 
ter. It is recommended to wrap the fruiting shoots 
in matting and straw, or to build temporary sheds 
over the plants. My opinion is that fig-growing 
will be successful precisely as we grow peaches — 
that is, in pots or boxes which can be removed to 
sheds or sheltered places during the winter. I am 
successful in growing quite a number of fruits, 
which will not endure the winter’s temperature, in 
tubs, as suggested above. The peach belt can be 
widened very decidedly in this way. The fruit 
matures readily, and is of as fine quality as that 
grown in a peach orchard. 
The possibilities in fruit culture, where a person 
owns but a small area, are not yet appreciated. 
Everywhere about the country there are waste 
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