Develop the head just as you would
that of an apple-tree, shortening in the branches, and cutting out
those that interfere with each other. Half a dozen trees will soon
give an ample supply. The orange and the pear shaped are the
varieties usually recommended. Rea's Mammoth is also highly spoken
of. Remember that the quince equally with the apple is subject to
injury from the borer, and the evil should be met as I have
already described.
There is a natural wish to have as much grass about the dwelling
as possible, for nothing is more beautiful. If there are children,
they will assuredly petition for lawn-tennis and croquet grounds.
I trust that their wishes may be gratified, for children are worth
infinitely more than anything else that can be grown upon the
acre. With a little extra care, all the trees of which I have
spoken can be grown in the spaces allotted to grass. It is only
necessary to keep a circle of space six feet in diameter--the
trunk forming the centre--around the tree mellow and free from any
vegetable growth whatever. This gives a chance to fertilize and
work the ground immediately over the roots. Of course vigorous
fruit-trees cannot be grown in a thick sod, while peaches and
grapes require the free culture of the garden, as will be shown
hereafter. In view, however, of the general wish for grass, I have
advised on the supposition that all the ornamental trees, most of
the shrubs, and the four fruits named would be grown on the
portions of the acre to be kept in lawn.
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