214 THE FRUIT-GARDEN. [MARCH. 



OCT* As the seasons for planting out fruit and other trees, differ 

 so much in the climates of the United States, and even in the same 

 place in different seasons ; the only sure guide is, to plant all kinds 

 of trees as soon as their buds begin to swell, or rather a little be- 

 fore. 



Gooseberries and Currants. 



Prune gooseberry and currant bushes, where they are not yet 

 done ; but let this work be finished the beginning of the month. 



Keep the branches thin, and the middle of the trees open, and 

 clear of wood, so as to admit the sun and air freely ; by which 

 means the fruit will be large and well tasted. Observe the rules 

 exhibited in January , page 24, February, page 130; and also in 

 October. 



From the beginning to the middle of this month, is a good time 

 to plant gooseberry or currant trees ; the former particularly re- 

 quire rich ground, plenty of manure, frequent culture about the 

 plants, and to be kept on one stem. The best form for a well 

 trained standard gooseberry, or currant, is that of a wine glass ; if 

 you expect good fruit, you must be particular to keep them free 

 from suckers. 



Manure and dig the ground between the gooseberry and currant 

 trees, which, as they are just advancing in bud, will now be of 

 great service, in promoting a plentiful production of large good 

 fruit. 



For the best methods of propagating gooseberries, and currants* 

 See the work of the Nursery, for this month. 



Pruning and planting Raspberries. 



Prune raspberries when not done before, agreeably to the direc* 

 tions given last month, page 131 ; let this be done as early in the 

 month as possible. 



You may now make new plantations of raspberries, where wanted. 

 Observe, that it is the young shoots or suckers, which arise every 

 summer from the old roots, that are to be chosen for this purpose. 

 These should be planted in good ground, and in an open situation ; 

 if you dig in some rotten manure, it will be of considerable service 

 to the plants, and promote a production of large fruit. 



In choosing the plants for this plantation, observe to select the 

 outward young suckers, of strong and robust growth, all of last 

 summers production ; not less than two feet, but the more eligible 

 if from three to five feet long, with strength in proportion. ...digging 

 them up with full roots, preferring those with roots the most fibrous, 

 for this is material in those plants ; and as, sometimes, one, two, or 

 more buds, appear formed on the root near the bottom of the stem, 

 for next summer's shoots, such plants, are particularly to be chosen, 

 if to be had. 



Previous to planting, shorten the shoots, cutting off about one 

 fourth of their length, trim the roots, and cut away any old stump* 



