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evergreen shade tree among the evergreens native to this 

 community? My intention is to plant them in groups, 

 possibly of half a dozen or more trees. 



A. The white pine is undoubtedly one of the best ever- 

 green trees you can plant in your section of the country. 

 Hemlock is also a highly satisfactory tree for you to 

 plant. 



Q. 2. Which do you consider the most fragrant of 

 the evergreens? 



A. Pinus pungens is extremely fragrant. The balsam 

 fir is very fragrant, but would not do well as far south 

 as your city. I would therefore consider the white pine 

 and the hemlock the best species for you to choose. 



Q. 3. Is the balsam pine native to this community? 

 Personally I do not know of it growing here in its wild 

 state. 



A. There is a balsam fir which you undoubtedly have 

 in mind. I do not know of the balsam pine. The balsam 

 fir is native to the Adirondack Mountains section, but 

 not in Pennsylvania. 



Q. 4. In transplanting these evergreens my intention 

 is to transplant a large tree having a trunk of possibly 

 four to six inches. I have been advised that the proper 

 way to transplant an evergreen of this size is to have 

 the ground dug out around it one season, all of the roots 

 which extend out cut off, and then permitted to stand 

 until the next season so that small roots would form 

 before being transplanted. I had thought of having the 

 trees dug out in midwinter when the ground is frozen 

 about them and transplanted in that way. Could you 

 suggest what is the better plan and what time of the year 

 the evergreen should be transplanted? 



A. Your intention to transplant evergreens with a 

 frozen ball is a method that is commonly used with suc- 

 cess. The idea of root pruning the tree beforehand is 

 a good one, though it is not always resorted to, and 

 the tree may be transplanted with a large ball without 

 previous root pruning. The root pruning method is the 

 best, however. If you can arrange to transplant these 

 trees in the spring with balls of soil kept intact by 

 means of canvas covers you will do well to do so. You 

 can get an idea of just how this is done by writing to 

 Messrs. Isaac Hicks & Son, of Westbury, L. L, N. Y., 

 for their catalogues and description of their methods. 

 They specialize in this sort of work. The latter method 

 is the best, and spring is the best time to plant evergreens. 



Q. 5. What is the best time of year to transplant the 

 tulip poplar, and how? 



A. The tulip tree or poplar can best be transplanted 

 in the early spring. The tulip tree should be transplanted 

 with a ball of soil around the roots, and should have its 

 crown cut in at the time of transplanting. 



Q. fi. I intend to cover an embankment with honey- 

 suckle vines. Do you not consider this one of the best 

 vines for decorating embankment alongside of road? 

 And what is the best time of year to transplant these 

 vines? 



A. Hall's honeysuckle is one of the best vines for 

 ground cover, both on steep banks and in shady places. 

 Early spring is the best time to transplant them. The 

 Virginia creeper and vinca minor are equally as desir- 

 able. Rosa winchuriana makes an excellent ground cover 

 in sunny positions. 



Q. 7. Is there any special suggestion you could give 

 me in regard to transplanting of dogwood as to man- 

 ner of doing it and time of year? Is there a distinct flow- 

 ering and unflowering dogwood tree? I intend to trans- 

 plant some of the ordinary wild dogwood, but have 

 noticed frequently that some trees do not seem to be 

 bearing any flowers. 



A. Transplant dogwood in the early spring and cut 

 in the branches at the time of transplanting. Transplant 

 the tree with a ball of soil. 



Q. 8. What is the best time of the year to transplant 

 any kind of trees other than evergreens? Is there a 

 time which is most suitable for all, or do different trees 

 require different methods of transplanting and different 

 times of the year for doing it? 



A. Generally speaking, spring is the best time for 

 transplanting deciduous trees. 



Q. 9. Part of my ground is thickly overgrown with 

 blackberry and raspberry vines. What is the best way 

 to remove these entirely ? Can it be done by cutting them 

 down frequently, or must they be dug out in order to 

 eliminate them? 



A. Grubbing out blackberry and raspberry vines is the 

 only method of permanently eliminating them from the 

 premises. 



Q. 10. I have on my ground a number of chicken- 

 grape vines. Could you tell me whether it is possible to 

 successfully graft on a chicken-grape vine a cultivated 

 grape vine, for example the Concord? 



A. A cultivated grape vine can be successfully grafted 

 on a chicken-grape vine (vitis cordi folia). 



Q. 11. Could you refer me to any particular pamphlets 

 or books giving information on the above inquiries? 



A. See Professor Bailey's "Encyclopedia"; Prof. Sar- 

 gent's "Manual of the Trees of North America" ; "Trees 

 in Winter," by Blakeslee and Jarvis, and "Studies of 

 Trees," by J. J. Levison. 



THE QUESTION OF SPRAYERS 

 Many of our members will be interested in the follow- 

 ing question and answer: 



Q. I wish to purchase a spray to be used for trees. 

 Please give me the names of some reliable concerns, 

 where I could obtain one of small size at the most con- 

 venient price. Also please give me all the information 

 you can regarding work to be done this year. My farm 

 is in Central New York. D. D. D. 



A. I believe that the Hays Spraying Machine will 

 answer your purpose best. It is manufactured by the 

 Hays Pump and Planter Company, Galva, Illinois, and 



