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Average| | | |
number | | | | Estimated yield
of | |Distance|Distance| at maturity
plants | Kind of fruit |between |between +------------+------------
to | | rows, | plants,| Average | Average
the | | feet | feet | per acre | per plant
acre | | | | |
-------+----------------+--------+--------+------------+------------
27 |Apples | 40 | 40 |135 bushels | 5 bushels
90 |Pears | 22 | 22 |90 bushels | 1 bushel
200 |Quinces | 16 | 16 |100 bushels |1/2 bushel
90 |Peaches | 22 | 22 |90 bushels | 1 bushel
90 |Nectarines | 22 | 22 |90 bushels | 1 bushel
90 |Plums | 22 | 22 |90 bushels | 1 bushel
90 |Cherries (sour) | 22 | 22 |90 bushels | 1 bushel
48 |Cherries (sweet)| 30 | 30 |50 bushels | 1 bushel
6,000 |Strawberries | 3-1/2 | 2 |2,250 quarts| 3/4 pint
| (matted row) | | | | per stool
1,800 |Raspberries | 8 | 3 |2,000 quarts| 1 quart
1,800 |Blackberries | 8 | 3 |2,400 quarts|1-1/4 quarts
1,200 |Dewberries | 6 | 6 |1,800 quarts| 1 quart
| (hill system) | | | |
1,800 |Gooseberries | 8 | 3 |5,400 quarts| 3 quarts
1,800 |Currants | 8 | 3 |3,600 quarts| 2 quarts
680 |Grapes | 8 | 8 |4,000 pounds| 6 pounds
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The selection of varieties of tree fruits is highly important. Some sorts
are preeminently adapted to home use because of their high quality of
edibility while others are preferred for commercial production on account
of their good shipping qualities and high yields per acre. It is advisable
for the grower to inquire of his state agricultural college regarding
varieties to plant. Responsible nursery firms will also advise on
varieties that will best meet the needs of the purchaser from the
standpoint of family use and adaptability to soil and climatic
conditions.

The following varieties are recommended for general home use in
north