EAT MINNESOTA APPLES.
Contributed monthly by R. S. Mackintosh, Horticulturist, Extension Division, University Farm, St. Paul.
FRUIT NOTES.
Early spring is the best time to prune apple trees. More and more attention is being given to the pruning of young and old trees in order that they may be able to support large loads of fruit. Yet too many trees have been neglected and now look like brush heaps instead of fruit trees.
Neglected trees should have all dead and interlocking branches removed this year. Next year a few more needless branches should be taken out and some of the others shortened. After this a little attention each year will keep the tree in good form.
Each year the Agricultural Extension Division of the University of Minnesota arranges for pruning and spraying demonstrations in different orchards of the state. Communities wishing this kind of help, should at once send in petitions signed by fifteen or more persons interested in fruit growing. Send applications to Director, Agricultural Extension Division, University Farm, St. Paul.
Pruning is a good subject for farmers' clubs to take up in March and April.
Look out for rabbit injury this spring. Apple trees cost too much