FORTY-THIRD ANNUAL REPORT. 



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the buds. The trees have then been heeled in lightly by the purchaser 

 and, before planted, a change in the weather with a drop in the tem- 

 perature has been suflScient to so weaken the tree as to prevent its 

 vigorous growth when planted. Such experiences have caused large 

 losses under such conditions and while the nurserymen may replace the 

 trees, they do not repay for the loss in time of one year. 



The class of trees an individual selects is quite largely a matter of 



FIG. 1. TEACH ORCHARD PLANTED TOO CLOSE ONE WAY. 



A common mistake is made in planting peacli trees too close. In tliis orchard, cultiva- 

 tion and spraying can be done in but one direction. 

 Fig. 1. A row looking north. 

 Fig. 2. A row looking south. 



personal preference, but it is always well to select a perfect specimen 

 with respect to the root system and the body. It is shortsightedness to 

 plant inferior trees. • 



Planting the Trees. — Probably one of the most convenient methods of 

 laying out the ordinary orchard and locating the places for the trees 

 is by use of a horse and marker. By cross marking, the intersection 

 of the marks become the location for the tree. It is a pleasure to see 



