CHAPTER III 



CULTUUAL DETAILS 



'J'he forms of trees — Potting — Soil — Pottiug-hook and Prong — Per- 

 forated pots — Method of forcing — Pruning — Pinching — Hide- 

 bound trees — Surface dressing — ^Number of fruits on a tree — 

 Cost of trees — Longevity, etc. 



The form of trees recommexded. — The best 

 forms of trees to grow, especially for amateurs, 

 are bushes and half-standards. By these are 

 meant trees on clear stems, ranging from 9 to 12 

 ins. (or even a little more) for bushes, and from 

 18 to 24 or 30 ins. in height for half-standards, 

 according to the height of the house. A clear 

 head space of at least 2 ft. should always be 

 allowed for the growth of the trees. 



"\'\^here space permits, and ornamental trees 

 are required, the pyramidal trees wiU be the best 

 for the purpose, because there will be no barren 

 stem, the trees being furnished with foliage and 

 fruit from the base to the crest. Xothing can be 

 more beautiful than a pyramid peach or nectarine 

 tree, either when in flower or when covered with 

 fine-coloured fruits. This form of tree is well 



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