. The American fruit culturist, containing directions for the propagation and culture of all fruits adapted to the United States. Fruit-culture. FRUITS TO SUPPLY A FAMILY. 145 Grapes afford fruit soon—usually beginning to bear the second and third year. The Concord, the Niagara, and Dela- ware are particularly recommended. Dwarf Ajiples should not be entirely overlooked in the list of early bearers. Half a peck per tree is often obtained the third year from the most productive sorts. Standard apples vary greatly in the matter of the age at which the trees bear fruit,—some producing a few at as
. The American fruit culturist, containing directions for the propagation and culture of all fruits adapted to the United States. Fruit-culture. FRUITS TO SUPPLY A FAMILY. 145 Grapes afford fruit soon—usually beginning to bear the second and third year. The Concord, the Niagara, and Dela- ware are particularly recommended. Dwarf Ajiples should not be entirely overlooked in the list of early bearers. Half a peck per tree is often obtained the third year from the most productive sorts. Standard apples vary greatly in the matter of the age at which the trees bear fruit,—some producing a few at as early as four or five years, while others rarely do so until ten or twelve years old. For a record of a number of sorts see page 295. A good supply of all the preceding will be sufficient to furnish a family with these wholesome luxuries from within a. Pig. 203.—The Circle of Fruits. year or two of occupying entirely new premises; and will not only add greatly to the comforts and attractions of home, but contribute materially to the uniform health of the occupants. The accompanying Circle of Fruits, Fig. 203, shows at once to the eye what kinds make up the yearly supply through the several months, varying of course with a difference in lati- 10. 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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