CHAPTER XXIII 



THE APPLE TREE 



THERE is a growing interest in this most 

 prized of all fruits, the apple, and it is 

 a hopeful sign to find people experiencing a 

 keen enjoyment in showing their fruit gardens, 

 as well as their collection of ornamental plants, 

 to friends. It is because of this interest that 

 much attention has been given in our garden 

 magazines to the grower of a few trees, but 

 most of our latest books have dealt only with 

 the commercial gardens. 



The first principle to consider before order- 

 ing the trees is the matter of location. No 

 variety of apples will grow well or mature a 

 satisfactory crop in a shady place or on poorly 

 drained soil. Gases, dust, and smudge are 

 also objectionable for it is just as important to 

 have a free circulation of clean, fresh air as 



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