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Mr. Curtis — The author of 'Ten Acres Enough," mentions having a small 

 peach orchard ou his farm. In setting this he cut all bruises, and covered the 

 collar with tar. Ever since he had removed the ground in the spring and had 

 but on tar, and he has had no grubs around his peach trees. Is there anything 

 against putting tar on trees ? 



Mr. Parmelee — A friend of mine told me that the author of " Ten Acres 

 Enough" never had a plow in his hand. I used tar once to keep off rabbits, 

 but I never will use it again. I had to keep my trees covered up for two years. 

 It is too penetrating, and absorbs too much heat. 



Mr. Tracy — I was told to put kerosene ou my trees to kill caterpillers. It 

 worked well, — killed the trees and the caterpillars starved to deatii. I have 

 used carbolic acid, but have discarded it. Tobacco smoke is good. Common 

 white whale oil soap is the best thing I have found to kill insects. But in my 

 experience the best rule is to kill them by hand. 



Mr. Parmelee — While Mr. Tracy was speaking I was thinking I would 

 make a good hangman. If I find a bug I want to kill I don't go and get a 

 goose quill and blow snuff in his eyes. The best way to destroy grubs in the 

 peach is to get down by the tree, poke away the earth, and follow them up; 

 which you can easily do by the gum. It is not much trouble to keep them 

 down in this way. 



Mr. Tracy— I do not think it is good to use water in transplanting. I 

 have seen trees set out, and a pailful of water poured on them. I have watched 

 the effect of this, and it is to wash the earth from the roots, leaving them loose 

 like they Avere in a tube. I never use water in transplanting small plants, 

 although I have transplanted some when I had rather set up all night with 

 them than have them fail. There may be instances where water would be 

 good; but not generally. We should take pains to have every particle of the 

 roots in contact with the earth, then if the tree is in good order when set it 

 will be sure to live. 



A nice collection of apples was displayed in the chib room this evening, 

 which were intended for the February meeting of the State Pomological 

 Society, to be held at Battle Creek. They are to be sent to the Treasurer of 

 the Society at Grand Rapids who will take charge of them. 



They were contributed by Messrs. Fowler, Lardie, Curtis, Stewart, Montague, 

 Drew, Parker, Dana, Roberts, and Parmelee. 



Mr. Curtis also contributed a plate of Vicar of Winkfield pears. 



There were Maiden Blush and Snow apples in good condition. All were 

 bright, and showed keeping quality. A few sorts showed last year's leaf blight 

 in their diminished size. 



TRANSPLANTING OF FRUIT TREES. 



Old MLSSioif, Feb. 26, 1873. 



Club met pursuant to adjournment, Mr. C. P. Avery in the chair. Subject 

 for discussion, " Transplanting of Fruit Trees," continued. 



Mr. B. Montague — If I were to advise persons setting trees, I should say 

 procure them near home. I believe they will do better than any others. There 

 are no chmatic changes for them to undergo ; nor do they experience the dis- 

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