CULTURAL DIRECTIONS. 
Believing a few general hints in the way of planting trees, etc., may be 
of value to those not familiar with this work, we here mention a few of 
the most essential points. In the meantime, would suggest to planters or 
fruit growers to secure a copy of some such work as, “California Fruits,*’ 
edited by E. J. Wickson, which book contains much valuable information 
to the fruit grower. 
PREPARATION OF SOIL. Have your land well graded where irriga¬ 
tion is necessary — break the ground up at least a foot deep and cultivate 
well before planting. 
MIRAMONTE 
Home of F. H. Wilson, and grounds of the Fresno Nurseries at Dinuba, Cal. 
RECEIVING OF STOCK. Immediately upon arrival of shipment, 
stock should be carefully heeled in the ground, and if necessary settled well 
with water; care should be taken that it does not dry out before planting. 
PLANTING. See that the roots are in good condition. Should there 
be damaged roots from any cause, they should be carefully trimmed off. 
Have the holes made large enough to admit of roots in natural form — 
settle with a few buckets of water, or by irrigation, and see that they are 
not planted much deeper than when grown in nursery. Use no manure, 
or anything liable to heat, in contact with the roots. 
PRUNING. Cut fruit trees back to sixteen or eighteen inches; trim off 
all limbs from the body of the tree, except where you desire to form the 
head ; these trim to within two or three buds. 
AFTER CULTURE. Keep the land well cultivated and irrigated when 
necessary for continued growth during the season. Cut away suckers and 
ttim back when necessary to form a well-balanced tree. The second year 
wt would recommend the trees to be cut back at least one-half their 
growth, and well thinned out. 
Note — The description of the following varieties arc arranged as nearly 
as possible in the order of ripening. 
