STATE POMOLOGICAL SOCIETY. 7I 



orchard is to grow. Trees so grown must be transplanted 

 several times and in the meantime given the same care in prun- 

 ing and spraying that they should receive in the orchard. 

 Just now I am operating on several varieties to note if all will 

 take readily to the process. I find some difference but our 

 principal kinds prosper under the treatment. As to its value, 

 one-fourth of an acre will hold all the trees for a ten-acre 

 orchard twenty feet each way, and could be cared for very 

 cheaply, while the intended site of the orchard could be cropped 

 without hindrance, or be better prepared for the trees if not 

 already in good condition. 



The discussion going on over the use of the box as a package 

 for apples has induced us to give it a pretty thorough trial the 

 present season. Dealers object to it. But its valuable char- 

 acteristics are sure to bring it into use more for fine fruit. 

 Our trial has been mostly with Sutton, as its color, quality and 

 size adapt it to the purpose We packed two sizes, no and 

 150 to the box, the boxes holding about an even bushel. With 

 us the barrel is hard to get, and cannot be made at home except 

 on a large scale, while we can set up our own boxes when 

 needed It is more work to put fruit in boxes and it must be 

 packed honestly. 



