64. FRUIT TREES IN POTS [cii. 



A tree costing 7*. Qd. may be allowed to carry 

 a crop of fruit as follows : — 



If a large-fruited A'ariety, 5 or 6 fruits ; 

 „ medium-sized ,, 8 fruits ; 

 „ small-sized „ 10 fruits. 



Tliis table is intended to apply to the first 

 year's crop only. 



In each succeeding year the crop may be on 

 an increasing scale, to tlie extent of 3, 4, or 6 extra 

 fruits per tree, according to the size of the variety. 



Apricots capable of bearing a crop of fruit are 

 also supplied in two sizes, viz. at 7s. 6d. per tree 

 and 5s. per tree. The larger-sized tree may be 

 allowed to bear 10 or 12 fruits, and the smaller 

 tree 6 or 8 fruits the first year, and an additional 

 6 or 4 fruits each following year. 



Cherry trees seldom mature more fruits than 

 they are capable of supporting, but some varieties 

 bear heavier crops than others, and in the event 

 of a tree carrying a large crop — and quality is pre- 

 ferred for exhibition, or any other special purpose 

 — then the thinning of the fruits may take place. 

 However, this should ne^'er be done until the 

 stones are perfectly formed, as mentioned in the 

 calendar of monthly operations. 



Plum trees are also supplied in two sizes, viz. 

 at 5s. or 35. 6d. per tree. 



Plums vary very much as regards fertility. 



