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COTONEASTER LACTEA—An excellent source of berries for 
holiday decorations. See page 19. 
AVOCADOS, Continued 
SUN PROTECTION. Paint trunk of tree with Tree 
White or wrap trunk with 3-inch wide strip of burlap from 
ground to 2/3 height of tree. 
IRRIGATION. See IRRIGATION under GENERAL 
INFORMATION and in addition, after tree is planted, set 
hose on top of ball and let water trickle for 3 or 4 hours. Re- 
peat weekly, except during rainy weather, until tree has put 
on 8 inches of growth. 
FERTILIZATION. As soon as tree shows new growth, 
spread two large handfuls of Gro-Master or other general 
purpose fertilizer in the basin just before an irrigation. Also 
fill basin with manure, leaves or straw. As tree grows, en- 
large basin to width of tree. For best results as to growth 
and fruit, keep tree well mulched at all times and do not 
disturb the roots by cultivation. 
PRUNING. No pruning necessary except to keep tree 
shaped and to remove dead wood as it appears (in older trees). 
Do not at any time by pruning expose large bare branches to 
sun, as they are easily sunburned. 
POLLENIZATION. One tree of any kind will bear by 
itself, but crops will be larger if two or more varieties are 
planted. 
DSeciducus Fruit Tneed, Stade 
Trees ant Nuts 
(Trees that lose their leaves in winter.) 
WHEN TO PLANT. Best months for planting are Janu- 
arv and February when trees may be obtained bare root. For 
those who cannot plant during these months, trees of some 
varieties may be obtained, in containers, through the year. 
Bare-root trees should be planted at once, after you receive 
them. If this is not possible, dig a trench, cover the roots with 
soil and soak thoroughly and keep wet until planting can be 
done. 
PLANTING DISTANCE. Plum, Prune, Quince, Almond, 
Cherry, Crabapple, Nectarine, Persimmon, Peach, Apricot, 
Pear, Fig (except Black Mission, which should be 30 feet), 
not less than 16 feet, 20 feet is better. Apple 20 feet, Chestnut, 
Walnut 30 to 35 feet; Pomegranate, 10 feet. 
PLANTING. See PLANTING under GENERAL IN- 
FORMATION and in addition place 4 inches of top soil and 
steer manure, half and half, in bottom of hole, then 4 inches 
of top soil. 
IRRIGATION. See IRRIGATION under GENERAL 
INFORMATION. 
FERTILIZATION. After the tree has put on 6 inches of 
growth, spread 2 large handfuls of Gro-Master or other gen- 
eral purpose fertilizer in basin previous to an irrigation. Each 
year thereafter apply % pound Gro-Master per each 1 inch 
of the diameter of tree trunk. Apply in this manner: Punch 
holes 4 inches deep about tree, scattering them out as far 
as branches grow. Pour fertilizer in holes, cover with soil 
and irrigate. 
PEST CONTROL. See PEST-CONTROL under GEN- 
ERAL INFORMATION. 
PRUNING. We suggest you purchase “How to Prune 
Fruit Trees” by R. Sanford Martin. This book gives detailed 
descriptions and illustrations of all fruit tree pruning opera- 
tions. We have the book, price $1.00. 
POLLENIZATION. Most varieties of fruit and nut trees 
are self fertile and one tree will bear satisfactorily by itself. 
However, Tartarian Cherry should be planted with other 
varieties of sweet cherries. Elberta Peach planted near J. H. 
Hale will improve bearing of the latter variety. Bartlett 
Pear will produce more satisfactorily if combined with Beurre 
d’Anjou or Winter Nelis. Most Plum varieties require no 
cross pollenization, but plant Santa Rosa with Becky Smith, 
Wickson with Satsuma. For best results plant two varicties 
of prunes. Almonds, plant Jordanola with Ne Plus Ultra. 
BALLED DECIDUOUS FRUITS 
We grow a number of varieties of peaches and nectarines, 
varieties particularly adapted to Southern California condi- 
tions, to a size larger and more shapely than is obtainable 
bare root. Most of these trees will bear the same year as 
planted. 
Berries 
WHEN TO PLANT. January, February, March. 
PLANTING DISTANCE. Crandall Blackberry, Boysen- 
berry, Youngberry, Thornless Logan, 5 to 6 feet; Raspberries, 
3 to 4 feet, Strawberries, 1 to 2 feet apart in row, rows 2 feet 
apart. 
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS. (All Berries except 
Strawberry.) Plow or spade soil to a depth of 8 to 12 inches. 
Stretch a string or wire so as to have straight rows. Dig holes 
the required distance apart, making them 4 inches deeper 
than is necessary to accommodate the berry roots. Place 2 
inches, half soil and half manure, in bottom of hole. Tamp 
firmly. Then add 2 inches of top soil. Firm down. Plant 
berry bush to same depth it was growing in the nursery, Dif- 
ference of color of stem will indicate where this point is. 
Make furrow on either side of row, close to plants. Irrigate 
thoroughly. Repeat irrigation in 3 days and as often there- 
after as necessary. General purpose fertilizer may be ap- 
plied, 2 teaspoonfuls per plant, when berries have grown to 
about 6 inches in height. In succeeding springs 1 to 3 cup- 
fuls may be applied just after plants have begun to grow. 
Generous quantities of manure may be used between the rows. 
PRUNING AND TRELLISING. All varieties except 
the black raspberries and Crandall Blackberry should be tied 
to trellis or fence the winter following planting. The second 
winter all of the canes which were tied up the past winter 
(these were the canes which bore fruit), should be cut to the 
ground and the new canes which grew during the previous 
summer should be tied to the trellis or fence. If canes are 
too numerous, remove the weaker ones. The foregoing opera- 
tions are repeated each year. BLACK RASPBERRIES 
(such as Cumberland and Munger). When, after planting, 
new shoots arise to a height of 2 to 2% feet, pinch off the 
tins. Each winter prune back the side growth to 6 or 8 inches. 
CRANDALL BLACKBERRY. Requires no support. 

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