. The encyclopedia of practical horticulture; a reference system of commercial horticulture, covering the practical and scientific phases of horticulture, with special reference to fruits and vegetables;. Gardening; Fruit-culture; Vegetable gardening. THE CHERRY 773 than most other types, therefore is of- ten used as a stock on which to bud, and on which to grow better varieties. Soil Best Adapted In its wild state, the cherry is gener- ally found growing on a porous, sandy, moist soil. It will grow on a variety of soils, but it does best where the soil is not too wet, where there is not too m
. The encyclopedia of practical horticulture; a reference system of commercial horticulture, covering the practical and scientific phases of horticulture, with special reference to fruits and vegetables;. Gardening; Fruit-culture; Vegetable gardening. THE CHERRY 773 than most other types, therefore is of- ten used as a stock on which to bud, and on which to grow better varieties. Soil Best Adapted In its wild state, the cherry is gener- ally found growing on a porous, sandy, moist soil. It will grow on a variety of soils, but it does best where the soil is not too wet, where there is not too much clay and where there is not a hardpan subsoil. For the best fruiting, there should not be too much humus in the soil, as this leads to a heavy wood growth; but it should be rich in mineral elements. The soil should always be well drained, and if the cherry orchard has not natural drainage, it should be tiled or drained with surface ditches; for the cherry tree will not do its best in a damp soggy soil. Further, during the early part of the year, when the tree is developing or ripening its fruit, there should be more water than in the latter part of the season, when it is passing into a dormant state. Planting the Trees As in the planting of other orchard crops, the soil should be well prepared, graded, pulverized and all roots, trash and other obstructions to subsequent cul- tivation, removed. This is especially im- portant if the ground is to be irrigated; but is subject to some modifications in the humid climates, where irrigation is not practiced. As to whether the square, hexagonal or some other method of planting is adopt- ed, is a matter of choice, depending somewhat on conditions. See our article on planting under Apple. The distances apart will depend on soil, climate, and the purposes of the grower; but most of all upon the varieties planted. For instance, the sour cherry, is not a large tree when it has reached maturity, and may be planted 20 to 25 feet apart, wit
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