. The American fruit culturist, containing directions for the propagation and culture of all fruits adapted to the United States. Fruit-culture. PiG. 575.—Wild (abundant yield). Fig. 576—Wild Chestnut. ing orchard may be had earlier than from seedlings by cutting away the sprouts sufficiently to give ample room to those which are left to form good bushy heads, and budding or grafting those left. However, owing to the difficulties attend- ing either of these operations, according to the Pennsylvania State College Agricultural Experiment Station but seventy- five per cent can be expected to be s
. The American fruit culturist, containing directions for the propagation and culture of all fruits adapted to the United States. Fruit-culture. PiG. 575.—Wild (abundant yield). Fig. 576—Wild Chestnut. ing orchard may be had earlier than from seedlings by cutting away the sprouts sufficiently to give ample room to those which are left to form good bushy heads, and budding or grafting those left. However, owing to the difficulties attend- ing either of these operations, according to the Pennsylvania State College Agricultural Experiment Station but seventy- five per cent can be expected to be successful. It is better to graft all the strongest shoots and thin out, after it is found which have succeeded in making perfect unions and are grow- ing vigorously. Storing chestnuts either for market purposes or for home use requires attention as soon as the crop is gathered. Put them in any suitable tub and pour boiling water over them until the nuts are covered. Stir them with a stick to insure thorough scalding. The wormy ones will float and may be gathered off the surface. Allow the others to remain fifteen or twenty minutes, after which spread them out until perfectly dry. They may then be stored in bags or barrels until wanted, and will be found to keep much better than if not subjected to the scalding process. The meat will be less homy and Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Thomas, J. J. (John Jacob); Wood, William H. S. New York, Orange Judd
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