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extent, as it enables them to ship earlier in the spring. But is is very much 

 to the detriment of the trees. This, however, does not apply to trees properly 

 heeled in cellars or other well-protected places. 



There is still another method of obtaining trees, — that of home-growing. 

 This plan I do not think of much importance. Fruit-growers do not generally 

 have the time or experience necessary to attend to the details of propagation. 

 But if one has the time he can derive much pleasure, and, perhaps, profit, and 

 always be sure to have the varieties he desires. No doubt he would find the 

 experience obtained of much value in selecting trees from large nurseries, and 

 also in the after care of his own orchards. 



To sum up then, the fruit-growers of this State should not plant southern or 

 "western grown trees. Indeed, there is no occasion for them to leave the State 

 for stock, unless it is proven that trees hurt by the winters are permanently in- 

 jured, in which case they must rely on New York. On the other hand_. if a 

 planter prefers eastern trees, by all means purchase there, only be careful to 

 get first-class, healthy stock, and from responsible nurserymen. 



