DIRECTIONS FOR FRUIT GARDEN. 



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GENERAL DIRECTIONS 



FOR 



THE FEUIT GAEDEN. 



In addition to the directions already given there are 

 certain other indispensable points to be observed in 

 order to assure a vigorous growth of the trees. These 

 relate to the annual cultivation of the borders on which 

 the trees are planted, the protection of the trees from 

 the late frosts of spring, or the too great heat of the sun 

 in summer. 



The cultivation of the borders on which the trees 

 grow is of much importance. The digging renders the 

 soil permeable at all times to the action of the atmo- 

 sphere, and frees it from weeds ; a sufficient quantity 

 of fertilising matter is supplied by the manure, and 

 the trees are preserved from drought. 



Digging. — This should not be too deep, to avoid in- 

 juring the roots, particularly of trees grafted on quince, 

 plum, or paradise stocks, which always develop them- 

 selves more superficially than others. In the latter 

 case, instead of using the spade, it will be better to 



