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are different from those grown in commercial plantings. Usually 

 more than one variety is listed in order to cover a long season. 



In western Oregon the bunch (American) grapes and in California the 

 European grapes are well adapted to the home garden. 



Strawberries are also well adapted to gardens in this region. They 

 are the first fruit to ripen, are of fine flavor, and, with the exception of 

 oranges, are the highest in vitamin C content of any fruits that can be 

 grown in this region. Even when frozen, strawberries keep their high 

 vitamin C content for many months. Strawberries, therefore, should 

 be a part of every garden. The everbearing strawberries Rockhill 

 and Gem can be grown in eastern Oregon and Washington where the 

 season is short. Other varieties may be grown in other districts. 



The Persian walnut is widely used as a shade tree about the home, 

 especially in western Oregon and California; also, the sweet cherry, so 

 well adapted to this region, is often used for this purpose. 



Peaches, plums, prunes, and apricots produce abundantly under 

 irrigation in the warm interior valleys of California and in favorable 

 locations in Oregon and Washington . A few trees of these fruits will 

 supply ample quantities for home use. Most of the stone fruits, 

 apples, and pears are not well adapted to locations in southern Cali- 

 fornia and Arizona where the winters are relatively warm. Apples 

 do well in the home gardens in Washington and Oregon and in the 

 cooler parts of northwestern California and along the foothills, but 

 not in the river valleys of central or southern California. 



Planting and Care 



Sources of Plants.— Fruits adapted to this region are propagated 

 by commercial nurserymen, who are generally dependable sources of 

 fruit varieties. Names of nurseries can be supplied by the State 

 agricultural extension services. 



Location of Planting. — Although it is generally desirable to have 

 the planting near the house and perhaps adjacent to the vegetable 

 garden, this may not be the most favorable location. In general, the 

 planting should not be in a low or frosty area but on moderately 

 elevated land or on a north or northeastern slope that will provide 

 satisfactory air drainage. 



Size of Planting. — The size of the planting will vary with the 

 space available. In some locations there may be space for only a few 

 grapevines on an arbor or fence, a few fruit trees around the buildings, 

 or a row or two of berries by a fence. On other places the size of the 

 planting is determined by the needs of the family and by the kinds of 

 fruit that can be grown. Most small gardens (10 by 50 feet to 30 by 

 50 feet) should consist mostly of berries and grapes. A half-acre 

 garden that includes tree fruits and nuts and will furnish fruit in 

 season for a large family is diagrammed in figure 2 for western Wash- 

 ington or western Oregon. For other districts suitable fruits (table 1) 

 may be substituted. 



When and How to Plant. — In western Oregon, western Wash- 

 ington, California, and Arizona trees should be planted in late fall; 

 in eastern Oregon and Washington they should be planted as early in 

 the spring as it is possible to prepare the soil. The ground should 

 be prepared as thoroughly as for a vegetable garden. It is important 

 that the plants be entirely dormant, with no buds starting, at time 

 of planting. Also, the roots should not be allowed to dry out. Berries 

 and grapes should be set at the same depth as they grew in the nursery. 



