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2. Prepare the land at least a year in advance o£ lining-out of 

 the rootstocks, soil fumigation might be a part of this pre- 

 paration. 



3. Line-out the rootstocks in early-Spring, April if possible. 

 The rootstocks are set 8 to 10 inches apart in the row and 

 the rows are 42 to 60 inches apart. The spacing between rows 

 is determined in part by the equipment to be used. 



4. Bud the trees, beginning in late July or early August. The 

 bud wood should be collected just prior to budding. 



5. During this first year the trees should be sprayed to control 

 insects and diseases and the soil cultivated to suppress weeds. 



6. The following spring the top of rootstock is cut-off just above 

 the bud and any suckers arising from the rootstock are removed. 

 This allows the shoot arising from the inserted bud to make maxi- 

 mum growth. Suckers continuing to arise from the rootstock 

 portion of tree should be removed by rubbing them off with the 

 fingers . 



7. The trees should be sprayed to control insects and the soil 

 should be cultivated to control weeds during this second season. 

 Herbicides might be used for weed control. 



8. The trees may be dug in the late fall (November) where suitable 

 storage conditions are available, or the following spring. DO 

 NOT STORE THEM IN YOUR APPLE STORAGE, since gasses from the fruit 

 may make them break dormancy during storage. 



The various steps necessary in the propagation of fruit trees 

 are described in detail in Bulletin 817. 



Some Additional Points 



1. The propagation of patented varieties is restricted. Growers 

 wishing to propagate such a variety must obtain permission from 

 the holder of the patent rights to it. 



2. Cut budwood from trees that are healthy, vigorous, productive 

 and true- to- type . When cutting in an orchard be especially 

 careful, as most rows include pollenizer varieties and some 

 may include partially top-worked trees. Keep your eyes openi 



3. All nursery rows should be carefully staked and labelled so 

 as to indicate both rootstock and variety. You should also 

 maintain a nursery register indicating all pertinent information, 



4. Budding a few trees is fun; budding for a day is hard work. The 

 novice should start on a small scale. 



