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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1912 Excerpt:... supply of food and vegetable material must not be neglected. Barnyard manure must be used to supply any deficiencies, and the soil must not be allowed to become depleted before the work of restoration is taken up. Tf the farmers of our state will follow some such plan as outlined above in the handling of their home orchards and fruit 3--H. S. plantations, the matter of cultivation will he so insignificant in comparison to the returns secured that orchard cultivation will no longer be looked upon as a luxury to he indulged in only by the commercial grower, but a necessity to he need by every man who grows fruit. Prof. Moore: In connection with this paper, I have here worked out a plan for a one-acre farm orchard. This orchard contains thirty-six apple trees, four pears, eight cherries and twelve plums; it also includes currants, gooseberries, raspberries, blackberries and strawberries, all the small fruits that any one grows. The trees are set thirty feet between rows, small fruits are set in proportion. Dr. Loope: How long are the rows' Prof. Moore: About 295 feet. Dr. Loope: Do you mean to plant raspberries and strawberries between the apple trees? Prof. Moore: Yes. Dr. Loope: Do you think you can do it successfully, do you not think they would draw too much from the ground? Prof. Moore: That would depend on how close you set them. Of course the distance is to be considered. In fact, if the trees covered all the soil, then it would be necessary to remove the berries. The idea is, to get cultivation for your orchard, as well as for your small fruits. A Member: The best success we ever had, we grubbed out oak trees and set apple trees and they are doing well. We planted them twelve to thirteen years ago and they are full of apples now. I have had quite a li...