. [Catalogue]. Nursery stock California Fresno Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) California Fresno Catalogs; Fruit trees Seedlings Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Trees Seedlings Catalogs; Shrubs Catalogs. FANCHER CREEK NURSERIES. 41. Pruning the Fig Tree. 1 First Year. 2 Second Year. 3 Third Year. bracing all portions of this State, the shel- tered sections of Arizona, New Mexico and southwestern Texas, the extreme southern States, Old Mexico, the Hawaiian Islands and Australia. PLANTING AND PRUNING Bear in mind that the fig tree is of a spreading habit and is also a g
. [Catalogue]. Nursery stock California Fresno Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) California Fresno Catalogs; Fruit trees Seedlings Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Trees Seedlings Catalogs; Shrubs Catalogs. FANCHER CREEK NURSERIES. 41. Pruning the Fig Tree. 1 First Year. 2 Second Year. 3 Third Year. bracing all portions of this State, the shel- tered sections of Arizona, New Mexico and southwestern Texas, the extreme southern States, Old Mexico, the Hawaiian Islands and Australia. PLANTING AND PRUNING Bear in mind that the fig tree is of a spreading habit and is also a great surface feeder, and therefore avoid planting the trees too close together. On the general run of soils 25 feet on the square system is a good standard which may be increased if soil conditions warrant, but trees should never be planted closer for commercial or- chard purposes. As the fig tree is long lived and will in time occupy a large area, it is practicable to plant trees 40 feet apart alternating with other fruit trees which may be removed in later years. As a border tree for inclosing orchards and vineyards, or for aligning avenues, it not only makes a striking effect but is also very profitable. Although the fig will stand all kinds of neglect after it is established, too great emphasis cannot be laid on the close at- tention which must be given in transplanting the trees from the nursery to the orchard. The roots of a fig tree are very susceptible to exposure, hence should be carefully covered in transferring from the trenches to the field. Before planting cut off all bruised and lacerated roots and make a fresh cut on all other roots, so they have a smooth clean surface. The tree when plant- ed should not stand over two inches deeper than it stood in the nursery row. Never neglect to water immediately after planting. No greater mistake can be made than to wait for rain or for water to be turned into the irrigating ditches. After the tree is planted, cut back to tw
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