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of the two rows ; they are as nearly alike as pear 

 trees can possibly be. 



This experiment, in connection with some others, 

 of which I have kept a strict record, convinced me 

 that more depends on the condition of the tree, and 

 the thorough preparation of the soil, than on the 

 time of planting. 



There is one fact that I have noticed in many 

 cases. When trees are planted in the fall, the work 

 is performed better, all the rules laid down by practi- 

 cal men, who have given written directions on the 

 subject, are more fully carried out. This is, proba- 

 bly, because persons are not so much hurried with 

 other work at this season as in the spring, when 

 everything has to be attended to in a short space of 

 time. For this reason, I have frequently recom- 

 mended fall planting in preference to spring. I 

 know how important it is that a pear tree should be 

 planted with the greatest care, to insure future 

 success. 



Trees may be set out in the spring, as soon as 

 the ground is in a condition to be worked, and until 

 the leaf-buds are partially unfolded. I have fre- 

 quently transplanted pear trees when in full leaf 

 without the loss of a single tree. This can only be 

 done by very careful handling, severe pruning, and 

 mulching the ground soon after the trees are put 



