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When the tree becomes too crowded, the fifth or centre tree in each 
square is removed. , [ See drawing. | 
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The Quineunx. Alternating Squares. 
2nd. Alternating Squares.—Herewe have the four permanent trees, forming 
the outer angles of four smaller squares; and when the ground becomes too 
crowded, all the trees, excepting those that are to remain, are removed. The 
manner in which this is done is easily seen by referring to the above drawing. 
The following tables show approximately the distance apart at which to plant 
various kinds of fruits, and the number required to plant anacre. It is, however, 
impossible to say exactly what is the best distance for any individual fruit, as this 
depends very largely on the nature of the soil, temperature, and rainfall of the 
district in which it is planted ; butin any case, if there is any doubt, it is better 
to be on the safe side and plant too far apart rather than plant too close: 
. No. of Plants for 
7 r No. of Plants for ya 
Variety. Distance apart. Square Planting. Her 
Feet. 
Apples... TY Ai; a ers ff 25 to 30 69— 48 79— Hd 
Pears ifs ia a be iyi “a 20 to 25 109— 69 125— 79 
Strong-growing cherries a cH = 20 to 25 109— 69 125— 79 
Duke and Morello cherries... te is 20 109 125 
Plums and prunes re i, me oF 20 109 125 
Peaches and nectarines... Bs: ae 20 to 22 109— 90 125—104 
Apricots ... fh oy yy “if! eet 25 to 30 69— 48 79— 5d 
Figs ah: fia : oF 143 =: 20 to 40 109— 27 125— 31 
Table grapes ae A ~ = et 8 to 10 680—435 785—502 
Walnuts and chestnuts... be au: iM 40 to 50 27— 17 31— 20 
Oranges... Ay att bis, ite, $5, 20 to 30 109— 48 125— 5d — 
Mandarins Bis Pm) 6 dd a) 18 to 22 134— 90 154—104 
Sugar and Lady’s Finger bananas... a5 18 to 20 134—109 154—125 
Persimmons re an af ee ees 18 to 22 134— 90 154—104 
Custard apples me 47. a es: 18 to 25 134— 69 154— 79 
Gooseberry and strawberry guavas ... ses 10 to 12 435—302 502—348 
Gooseberries and currants... ae: be 8 680 785 
Rhubarb ... en Ar rr ar Se 4 2,722 3,180 
Coffee nes om on tp nts rs 7 to 8 807—680 928—785 
Rock-melons “he Re, a af i 4 to 6 2,722—1,210 3,180—1,397 
Water-melons a ; 8 to 10 680—435 785—502 
Raspberries... m 2 iff) BS: feet in the row. 8 feet between the rowss | 
American blackberries adeno Loma yy Fy) i 8 3 T » 
Pineapples Fea 7 + sty) SE tte PA. or, - tr 8 or) ” ” 
Strawberries ... Aes sf ret iltney IBS ty ~ By imey choy ” ” 
\Winélgra pegs, make met eerie (OO MS UPS ean, ame te} 8 tol2 ,, ” ” 
American grapes... = ay Mines) Sy, 10tol12 ,, ' ” 
Pineapples are sometimes planted in double rows about 2 feet apart, wit 
8 to 10 feet between each double row; and strawberries in double rows 1% to 
2feet apart, with 4 feet between the double rows—this being a good method 
where the strawberries can be irrigated. 
