Archive image from page 17 of Descriptive illustrated catalog of dependable. 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 . descriptiveillus1925fanc Year: 1925 14 ILLUSTRATED DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF Planting and pruning. Trees should be planted no closer than 24 feet apart, 30 feet is better. Apricot trees are worked on apricot, myrobolan and peach roots. Soil conditions should be considered when ordering, so that the
Archive image from page 17 of Descriptive illustrated catalog of dependable. 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 . descriptiveillus1925fanc Year: 1925 14 ILLUSTRATED DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF Planting and pruning. Trees should be planted no closer than 24 feet apart, 30 feet is better. Apricot trees are worked on apricot, myrobolan and peach roots. Soil conditions should be considered when ordering, so that the best results may be obtained. The myrobolan root withstands a surplus of moisture, is rather free from sour sap, gives the tree a longer life and adapts itself to nearly all excepting very light sandy soils. The fact that apricot trees are strong, straggly growers renders it necessary to exercise care in pruning for the first three or four years. They should be cut back to 20 inches at planting; it is safe to cut the trees back to this height even if they are quite large and devoid of any lateral branches. Not more than four branches should be left the first year after planting. ROYAL APRICOT The dominant drying apricot in California Blenheim. Season, middle June; quality canning, drying and home use. Fruit round-oblong or round-oblate, above medium size, sides compressed; skin clear orange yellow with bright red blush, tender and free; flesh clear orange yellow, juicy and sweet. Tree an early and regular bearer. Exten- sively planted in all parts of the State. Hemskirke. Especially desirable for home canning and local market. Fruit large, round or round-oblate, compressed; skin of good protective quality; color orange yellow with brown spots, pink blush on sunny side; flesh clear yellow, melting, juicy, and plum-like flavor. Tree large, spread- ing, healthy and productive. Said to be a varietal strain of Moorpark. Fine for home planting. Season, June. Newcastle Early. A Ca
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