Show Fruit Quality Improved by Applying Right Food Fruit trl trees s require a liberal supply of ot nitrogen phosphates phosphate potash anc and lime but hul In what form each of these should be given hen depends to a large lorle extent ex cx- tent on the character of the soil soli and also on whether the land Is cultivated between the fruit trees or grazed Nitrate of at soda or sulphate of au ammo ammonia nto- nto nia should be used In the spring Sulphate of potash Is III considered good and basic slag Is r generally preferable to Quicklime If used with caution slaked lime or chalk arall ar are all suitable The lime phosphoric acid and potash can he be applied In the fall winter or early spring Nitrogen am and potash help the trees to make new growth whilst phosphates and mind lime greatly improve the quality of time the fruit It H Is well to lo remember that the roots mote o of trees spread over a very ery wide area are and therefore the manure must not be applied applied ap ap- applied ap- ap plied locally but hut well distributed Stock If turned In to graze supply considerable quantities of nitrogen |