. Better fruit. Fruit-culture. October, ipip BETTER FRUIT Page 15 Timely Topice and Advice for the Fruit Grower Xot\vithstanding the oft repeated advice in regard to spraying, many orchardists fail to provide correct spraying outQts and give atten- tion to the proper methods of spraying their orchards. A neglected or poorly sprayed orch- ard becomes an incubator for insect pests and plant diseases; a menace to the orchard of a careful neighbor, and loses money for its o\\ner. If nothing else is dt)ne to an orchard, it ought to be thoroughly sprayed. Any system of tenantry on an orchard which r
. Better fruit. Fruit-culture. October, ipip BETTER FRUIT Page 15 Timely Topice and Advice for the Fruit Grower Xot\vithstanding the oft repeated advice in regard to spraying, many orchardists fail to provide correct spraying outQts and give atten- tion to the proper methods of spraying their orchards. A neglected or poorly sprayed orch- ard becomes an incubator for insect pests and plant diseases; a menace to the orchard of a careful neighbor, and loses money for its o\\ner. If nothing else is dt)ne to an orchard, it ought to be thoroughly sprayed. Any system of tenantry on an orchard which results in the depreciation of the soil will eventuall>' have to be abandoned, and it is safe to say that any form of tenure will not be permitted in the future which does not in- sure the highest possible production perma- nently. It is well said, that of all forms of conservation, conservation of the soil is the most important. Melons, it is well to turn to the advertising pages and see who has offered these promis- ing introductions for sale. This is not written to decry or discourage new productions or condemn everything new, but as a warning to go slow in accepting as gospel truth everything written by the amateur plant wi/ard who may sign himself Horticola, Agricola or ("ococola. It is best to try new introductions furnished by reliable and well known seed houses or nurseries which have carefully tested what they recommend, and then to consider if it is actually adapted to the situation where it is to be tried. Cranberries arc usually grown on reclaimed salt marshes but will not be a success In such locations until dykes are constructed which prevent the flooding with salt water. In order to put the bog in condition for planting sufll- cient time must elapse to vash out the salt, as the plants will stand only a limited amount of saline matter. Salt marshes treated with fresh water flooding develop into fine cranberry land, provided the soil matter is of the cor- re
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