THE HOME FRUIT GARDEN 6 



of the region, should be planted wherever quarantine regulations 

 permit, that is, where white pines are not important. In certain lo- 

 cations black walnuts, Chinese chestnuts, hickories, and filberts may 

 well be included. Sour cherries succeed in all but the coldest part of 

 the region. 



Fruit trees and grapes in all districts are benefited by proper spray- 

 ing, and in the vicinity of commercial orchards and vineyards fruits 

 in the home garden should be sprayed to prevent the spread of insects 

 and diseases. 



Strawberries are adapted to the greatest number of locations and 

 conditions in this region. They are the first fruit to ripen, are of fine 

 flavor, and are the highest in vitamin C content of any fruits that can 

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

 vitamin C content for many months. Strawberries should be a part 



Figure 1. — Map of the Northeastern and North Central States. District 1 — 

 growing season of 90 to 150 days; moderate summer temperatures; winter 

 temperatures low. District 2 — growing season of 150 to 180 days; fairly high 

 summer temperatures. District 3 — growing season of 90 to 150 days; severe 

 winters. District 4 — growing season of 150 to 180 days; fairly high summer 

 temperatures, similar to district 2. 



of almost every garden. The everbearing strawberries Rockhill, 

 Green Mountain, and Gem can be grown in all districts of this region. 



Red and purple raspberries can be grown in all districts of this 

 region, and black raspberries except in northern Minnesota. Usually 

 it is best not to grow both red and black varieties in the same garden, 

 for cultivated and wild red raspberries often have a virus disease that 

 spreads to black raspberries and quickly kills them. Either of the red 

 raspberries Taylor or Latham (not both) should be grown in district 1 . 

 Red raspberries are relatively high in vitamin C. 



Strawberries, raspberries, plums, and grapes cover the season from 

 June until frost. More than one variety of some fruits may be grown 

 to extend the season. Thus, Howard 17 (Premier), Catskill, and Gem 

 will furnish strawberries for most of the summer. 



In districts 2 and 4 and in the southern parts of districts 1 and 3, 

 more nuts, which are high in food value, may well be planted. The 

 newer named varieties are better than wild seedlings. Good varieties 

 of black walnuts are the Thomas and Ohio, of filberts the Bixby and 

 Buchanan, and of Chinese chestnuts the Carr and Hobson. The plant- 



