. Catalogue. Nursery stock California Fresno Catalogs; Fruit trees Seedlings Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Trees Seedlings Catalogs; Shrubs Catalogs. 1 many sections formerly considered unfit for commercial prune growing are producing an abundance of wonderful quality fruit. We grow our prunes on three different stocks, Myrobolan, Peach and Almond. The first two are most largely used. It is diffi- cult for nurserymen outside of California to grasp the vast importance attached to the root stock, as a first safe guard to the life and health of the tree, as well as its ul
. Catalogue. Nursery stock California Fresno Catalogs; Fruit trees Seedlings Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Trees Seedlings Catalogs; Shrubs Catalogs. 1 many sections formerly considered unfit for commercial prune growing are producing an abundance of wonderful quality fruit. We grow our prunes on three different stocks, Myrobolan, Peach and Almond. The first two are most largely used. It is diffi- cult for nurserymen outside of California to grasp the vast importance attached to the root stock, as a first safe guard to the life and health of the tree, as well as its ultimate fruitfullness. In purchasing, the proper root stock should be selected which is adaptable to the particular soil in which the tree is to be planted. The Myrobolan root is adaptable to a wide range of soils but should always be used in low, heavy land. Peach roots are best for light well-drained soils. Some varieties may not be successfully worked to the peach on account of a lack of affinity. Among these are the Robe de Sar- gent, Imperial, and Sugar. The Robe de Sar- gent will not take on the Almond, however, the other two will work splendidly. The fea- tures in favor of the peach root are the early development of the tree and the robust growth apparent. Yet the Myrobolan claims in its behalf a longer life. GATHERING AND DRYING Prunes should be picked when fully ripe. That is when the fruit is soft to the touch. The trees should be shaken slightly and such fruit as falls gathered, many growers, how- ever, make pickings from time to time as the fruits ripen and drop to the ground. To dry, first dip the fruit in boiling water in which lye has been dissolved, using one pound of lye to ten gallons of water. The im- portant point is to maintain a temperature of at least 200 degrees Fahrenheit. The purpose of the dipping is to crack the skin to facilitate drying, as a rule one minute is sufficient time for the prunes to be immersed. Care should be taken in dipping the Imperia
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