We shall next consider three fruits which upon the Home Acre may
be regarded as forming a natural group-peaches, plums, and
raspberries, if any one expresses surprise that the last-named
fruit should be given this relationship, I have merely to reply
that the raspberry thrives in the partial shade produced by such
small trees as the peach and plum. Where there is need of economy
of space it is well to take advantage of this fact, for but few
products of the garden give any satisfaction when contending with
roots below and shade above.
We have taken it for granted that some grape-vines would be
planted in the two borders extending through the centre of the
garden, also that there would be spaces left which might be filled
with peach and plum trees and small flowering shrubs. If there is
to be a good-sized poultry-yard upon the acre, we should advise
that plums be planted in that; but we will speak of this fruit
later, and now give our attention to that fruit which to the taste
of many is unrivalled--the peach.
With the exception of the strawberry, it is perhaps the only fruit
for which I prefer spring planting. At the same time, I should not
hesitate to set out the trees in autumn. The ground should be
good, but not too highly fertilized. I prefer young trees but one
year old from the bud.
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