Fruit trees, evergreens, roses, etcfor Florida and coast belt of southern states . Flowers and others of same type 20 to 30 feet in the row, and the rows 10 to 20 feet apart, according to qualityof soil. Number of Trees or Plants on an Acre at Given Distances Apart. Distances Apart Each Way. 1 fool 2 feet. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 in No. of Plants. 43,500 10,890 4,840 2,722 1,742 1,210 888 680 537 435 Distances Apart Each Way. 12 feet 14 No. 15161820 25303540 of Plants ....302 ....222 ....193 ....170 ....134 ....108 .... 69 .... 48 .... 35 .... 27 6 Catalogues. The following Catalogues will be mailed fre
Fruit trees, evergreens, roses, etcfor Florida and coast belt of southern states . Flowers and others of same type 20 to 30 feet in the row, and the rows 10 to 20 feet apart, according to qualityof soil. Number of Trees or Plants on an Acre at Given Distances Apart. Distances Apart Each Way. 1 fool 2 feet. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 in No. of Plants. 43,500 10,890 4,840 2,722 1,742 1,210 888 680 537 435 Distances Apart Each Way. 12 feet 14 No. 15161820 25303540 of Plants ....302 ....222 ....193 ....170 ....134 ....108 .... 69 .... 48 .... 35 .... 27 6 Catalogues. The following Catalogues will be mailed free on application : No. 1.—Descriptive Catalogue of Fruit Trees, Grape Vines, StrawberryPlants, Evergreens, Roses, Flowering Shrubs, etc., issued in August. Xo. 2.—Spring Catalogue of Bedding and Greenhouse Plants, etc., issuedin February. No. 3.—Wholesale Catalogue for Nurserymen and dealers only, issuedin July. No. 4.—Fruit and Ornamental Trees and Plants, adapted to Floridaand Coast Belt of the Southern States, issued in August. Address: P. J. BERCKMANS, Augusta, General Information Preparation of the Soil. The most desirable soil for fruit trees is a rich loam, naturally dry, or madeso by drainage. Lay off the rows at required distances, and dig holes at leasltwo feel wide and two feet deep; fill the holes by breaking in the sides, com-mencing at the bottom and going upwards. Use surface soil in tilling up, andw ith this mix a shovelful or two of cotton seed and stable manure compost welldecomposed. Avoid the contact of the roots with heating manures. Selection of Trees. For this climate experience has taught us that one and two year old trees, ofthrifty growth, are the most desirable. Purchasers should bear in mind that suchtrees can be removed from the nursery with all their roots; whereas a four or fiveyear old tree cannot he taken up without cutting away a large portion of in transplanting is increased according as attention is paid in selecting
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