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PRINCIPLES OF FARM PRACTICE 



will guarantee them to be as represented. It is of first 

 importance to know that the nursery company is absolutely 

 reliable, one that cannot afford to injure its reputation by 

 selling stock that will not develop as represented. 



Establishing an orchard. The selection of a suitable 

 location for an orchard is of great importance because of its 

 permanent character. In order to give the orchard the right 

 kind of a start, it is also important to know when to plant 

 the trees and how each kind should receive its first pruning. 



Selection of site. - 

 Convenience, soil, and 

 slope should be taken 

 into consideration 

 when selecting a site. 

 On most farms con- 

 venience will be an 



Diagram showing how to prune the roots of important matter, for 

 a fruit tree before transplanting. 



A. As the plant comes from the nursery. 



B. After being pruned. 



fruit should be near at 

 hand SO as to encourage 



should be rich, well prepared, and well drained. Where pos- 

 sible a north slope is preferable to a south slope or level 

 ground. 



Time to plant. Fruit trees, vines and bushes should be 

 set out while in a dormant condition, that is, after the leaves 

 are off in the fall and before the buds swell in the spring. 

 This may either be in the fall or in the early spring. Where 

 winters are severe, spring planting will generally succeed best. 



Getting the trees ready to plant. Trees come from the 

 nursery carefully packed. When unpacked, the roots must 

 not be allowed to dry by exposure to wind or sun. As soon 

 as received they should be set out, or if that is not possible, 



