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MANURES FOR FRUIT TREES 



Prunus cerasus produces the Morello cherries. 



Chestnut (Castanea vulgaris, Natural Order, 

 Cupuliferse) prefers a deep rich sandy soil. 



The ashes of the wood and fruit contain in 

 100 parts : — 



One ton of chestnuts extracts 39-2 lbs. of 

 mineral matter from the soil. 



