26 FRUIT TREES IN POTS [ch. 



more ornamentally than others, I will gi-\'e three 

 methods of utilizing the centre bed. 



First method. — A centre row of trees, 6 ft. 

 apart, and a tree on each side, in angles ; thus — 



Second method. — Two rows of trees, 5 ft. apart, 

 in angles ; thus — 



Third method. — One row of trees, 4 ft. apart 

 thus — 



The first method should be adopted Avhere 

 space is limited ; the second method where more 

 ornamental trees are preferred ; the third method 

 where trees are intended to be grown as large 

 ornamental specimens, for where grown in this 

 manner there will be sufficient space till the trees 

 attain the age of 20 or 25 years. If lean-to houses 



