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peach, which, we need scarcely say, is of a watery and 

 immature character. We will offer more observations 

 on this subject under the head " border-making/' 



SOIL AND MANURES. 



There are two most essential points to be attended 

 to in the borders where the peach is grown ; so essen- 

 tial, indeed, that, if not sufficiently provided for, the 

 trees grown upon them will never be productive, for 

 they will have gross ill-ripened shoots, and diseased, 

 blistered leaves. The essential points alluded to are 

 complete drainage, and avoiding the employment of 

 rich animal and vegetable manures. 



The following directions embrace both a good system 

 of drainage, and the preparation of a soil most suita- 

 ble for this tree. 



Nine inches of flints, stones, or brickbats, with 

 under- drains to carry off the water, will accomplish 

 the drainage of a peach border ; on this lay 18 inches 

 of mellow loam, of a turfy nature, from a dry healthy 

 old pasture, without any manure, and the border is 

 complete. This arrangement, like all others in good 

 gardening, is without mystery, and when carried out, 

 inexpensive in most places. One of the most impor- 

 tant points in peach-growing is to get bearing-wood. 

 The border has a great deal to do with this, for when 



