PYRUS MALUS. Linn. Apple tree.
Tuffah, . . . . ARAB. Palu, . . PANJAB.
Seb, Seo, . HIND., PERS. Manra, Mans,. PLISIITE. Sher, . . . JHELUM. Arnru, . . . „ geo-cho, Kushu, LADAKH. Khaju, . . . . EAvi.
Chung, Chunt, . PANG'. Seba, . . . SANSB.
. . . „ Li, . . . . SITTLEJ. Taunt, . . . .
The apple tree is found in the Panjab Himalaya, the Sutlej valley, between Rampur and Sungnam, in Persia, all over the Dekhan, Berar, Sind, and at Bangalore. The apples of Kanawar want flavour compared with those of Kashmir. The two sorts of apples commonly found in most native gardens in the Dekhan are said to have been first introduced from Persia. One, sweet and luscious, grows in bunches ; the other, which is larger, has a rough tas.te, and is better adapted for tarts. The trees maybe propagated by layers, suckers, and even cuttings. They should never be allowed to throw out branches at less than two or three feet from the ground ; all the buds beneath must be rubbed off. Never plant them closer to each other than from nine to twelve feet, and if there be sufficient ground, keep them separate from other trees, so that they can either be wint,ered or watered as required. Remove all
stickers round the stem of the tree, or from the roots, unless required for stocks, then cut them clean off with a sharp knife. The trees may be opened immediately after the rains, if not in blossom. Pluck off all the leaves carefully, and beware in so doing that the blossom buds are not injured, which native gardeners, in the c,areless manner of stripping the lea.ves, are very apt to do ; then prune the tree. As soon as the blossom appears set, put plenty of old rich manure to them, and water well every third day until the fruit is nearly ripe. If you continuo watering after this, it makes the fruit mealy and insipid. When the fruit is all gathered, cease to water the trees, and as soon as the leaves turn brown and dry, which will be in the course of a month, then open the roots for two or three days, cover with manure again, and water well as before, when you may probably get a second crop in April or Iffay.—Clegliorn's Report, p. 65; Riddell on Gardening ; Roxb. p. 511.