. Descriptive catalogue of deciduous and citrus fruit trees grape vines, small fruits ornamental trees shrubs, roses and palms. Nurseries (Horticulture) California Fresno Catalogs; Nursery stock California Fresno Catalogs; Trees California Fresno Catalogs; Fruit trees California Fresno Catalogs; Grapes California Fresno Catalogs; Fruit California Fresno Catalogs; Climbing pl. CULTURAL DIRECTIONS. Believing a few general hints in the way of planting trees, etc., may be of value to those not familiar with this work, we here mention a few of the most essential points. In the meantime, would sugge
. Descriptive catalogue of deciduous and citrus fruit trees grape vines, small fruits ornamental trees shrubs, roses and palms. Nurseries (Horticulture) California Fresno Catalogs; Nursery stock California Fresno Catalogs; Trees California Fresno Catalogs; Fruit trees California Fresno Catalogs; Grapes California Fresno Catalogs; Fruit California Fresno Catalogs; Climbing pl. CULTURAL DIRECTIONS. Believing a few general hints in the way of planting trees, etc., may be of value to those not familiar with this work, we here mention a few of the most essential points. In the meantime, would suggest to planters or fruit growers to secure a copy of some such work as, "California Fruits," edited by E. J. Wickson, which book contains much valuable information to the fruit grower. PREPARATION OF SOIL. Have your land well graded where irriga- tion is necessary—break the ground up at least a foot deep and cultivate w ell before MIRAMONTE Home of F. H. Wilson, and grounds of the Fresno Nurseries at Dinuba, Cal. RECEIVING OF STOCK. Immediately upon arrival of shipment, stock should be carefully heeled in the ground, and if necessary settled well with water; care should be taken that it does not dry out before planting. PLANTING. See that the roots are in good condition. Should there be damaged roots from any cause, they should be carefully trimmed off. Have the holes made large enough to admit of roots in natural form— settle with a few buckets of water, or by irrigation, and see that they are not planted much deeper than when grown in nursery. Use no manure, or anything liable to heat, in contact with the roots. PRUNING. Cut fruit trees back to sixteen or eighteen inches; trim off all limbs from the body of the tree, except where you desire to form the head; these trim to within two or three buds. AFTER CULTURE. Keep the land well cultivated and irrigated when necessary for continued growth during the season. Cut away suckers and trim back when necessa
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