TREES 



Before planting a tree, outline the surrounding 

 area. Note carefully the proximity of other trees, 

 nearness to a dwelling, what small vegetables are 

 to be grown near, etc. The tree is planted for a 

 long period, and the surface immediately surround- 

 ing it will not be found very useful owing to the 

 lack of sunlight caused by the branches of the 

 tree. 



The fall of the year is the best time to plant trees 

 and large bushes. As much earth as is possible 

 should be left clinging to the roots, and the hole in 

 which the tree is planted should be half full of 

 water at the time the tree is set in it. 



When the bark on fruit trees has become hard 

 it should be softened by washing it with a solution 

 of strong soapsuds, or concentrated lye dissolved 

 in water. An application of whitewash is excellent 

 for softening the bark of trees and for keeping insects 

 away. 



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