. Cyclopedia of American horticulture, comprising suggestions for cultivation of horticultural plants, descriptions of the species of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants sold in the United States and Canada, together with geographical and biographical sketches. Gardening. i'^OJ -^ totoi*ta(», w 1921. Porto Rican plantation or farm. Preserved ginger, so largely imported into the United States, could be profitably prepared, as the root is now raised and exported. Vegetables.—Tbat vegetables can be grown in Porto Rico in the winter or "dry season" and sold in New York at
. Cyclopedia of American horticulture, comprising suggestions for cultivation of horticultural plants, descriptions of the species of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants sold in the United States and Canada, together with geographical and biographical sketches. Gardening. i'^OJ -^ totoi*ta(», w 1921. Porto Rican plantation or farm. Preserved ginger, so largely imported into the United States, could be profitably prepared, as the root is now raised and exported. Vegetables.—Tbat vegetables can be grown in Porto Rico in the winter or "dry season" and sold in New York at remunerative prices was demonstrated last season. The writer had charge of an experimental garden in which a third of an acre each was devoted to growing tomatoes and eggplants. Although the seed was not sown until December, three months too late for a full season, satisfactory shipments were made in April and May which brought the full market price. Tliere are aphids, caterpillars and mites to be fought, so that the grower must be prepared with insecticides. The soils of Porto Rico average richer than those of our Atlantic seaboard, but for the production of vege- tables of high quality, intensive culture is required. The stimulating character of the climate is such that there is a tendency for vegetables to branch unduly, so that unless high fertilization, frequent c^lltivation and severe pruning are employed the quality and size of the fruit soon deteriorates and is worthless for shipments. The heavy rainfalls of spring and fall interfere with the setting of fruit, so that the season for marketing vege- tables in the north miist be from about December 15 to May 15. Absolute immunity from frost or even a check from cool nights is the great vantage ground for winter gardening on the island. Vegetables must be shielded from the drying effects of the stiff northeast trade-winds, and it is probable that a shade will be required for suc- cess in melon and cucumber culture. A sk
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