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much; however, will suggest a well 
drained, fertile,, deeply prepared and 
thoroughly cultivated soil, with a clay 
sub-soil. 
January or February is the best time 
for planting, shallow and fast cultiva¬ 
tion, especially in dry weather to con¬ 
serve the moisture. In setting young- 
trees, cut the roots well back, the top 
should also be cut to a uniform height, 
two or three feet as to age. 
I, wish to emphasize one fact, in order 
to keep a supply of this luscious fruit 
each season, to set enough young trees 
to meet the demand, keep them coming 
in all the time to off-set the going out. 
