. Descriptive illustrated catalog of dependable fruit and ornamental trees : roses and palms, vines and shrubs adapted to prevailing conditions of soil and climate on the West Coast together with planting and cultural notes. Nursery stock, California, Fresno, Catalogs; Fruit trees, Seedlings, Catalogs; Fruit, Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental, Catalogs; Trees, Seedlings, Catalogs. THE EANCIIER CREEK NURSERIES, FRESNO I i The area for growing prunes is being extended very rapidly to almost every section (jf California. There is no denying the fact that the coastal regions from San Luis Obispo county
. Descriptive illustrated catalog of dependable fruit and ornamental trees : roses and palms, vines and shrubs adapted to prevailing conditions of soil and climate on the West Coast together with planting and cultural notes. Nursery stock, California, Fresno, Catalogs; Fruit trees, Seedlings, Catalogs; Fruit, Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental, Catalogs; Trees, Seedlings, Catalogs. THE EANCIIER CREEK NURSERIES, FRESNO I i The area for growing prunes is being extended very rapidly to almost every section (jf California. There is no denying the fact that the coastal regions from San Luis Obispo county northward produce the highest quality prunes, but even admitting this there arc many other sections where prune culture is a most successful and profitable venture. California is destined to become the prune center of the world. Root stocks for the prune. We grow our prunes on four different stocks, myrobolan, peach, almond and apricot. The first two are most largely used. The apricot root finds congenial conditions in light sandy soils. It is difficult for nurserymen outside of California to grasp the vast importance attached to the root stocks, as a first safeguard to the life and health of the tree, as well as its ultimate fruit fulness. 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 dc Sargent, Imperial, and Sugar. The Kobe dc Sargent will not take on the almond, however, the other two will work splen- didly. The features 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
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