This may be done by fastening a tag to the stem or where this is 

 impossible by marking, plainly, the wrapper. Keep a memorandum 

 of this so you will be sure to remember which is which on receiving 

 our reply. 



6. Whenever possible include a shoot or twig from each variety 

 sent. 



This should include two years growth, that of the present and of 

 last season. The age may be readily determined by locating the 

 second annual ring from the tip. Free growing shoots should be 

 chosen. In the case of peaches, grapes and small fruits a portion of 

 the present seasons growth is sufficient. The attached leaves should 

 be included if in season. If the shoot is too long to pack easily it 

 may be cut in sections. It should have a tag bearing the same 

 number as the corresponding fruit specimens and be carefully wrapped 

 in soft paper in such a manner as to avoid as far as possible, bruising 

 the leaves. Do not bend or break the shoots in packing them. 



7. Pack the wrapped fruits and shoots in a strong box with an 

 abundance of soft crumpled paper, cotton or similar soft material. 



Great care should be observed in this to see that the fruits cannot 

 be injured by pressure against each other, the enclosed shoots or the 

 sides of the box. Be sure that all is pacKed SHIIgly leaving no 

 possibility of vacant space developing in the more or less rough 

 handling sure to be encountered in transportation. Choose a box of 

 ample size s<; that there will be room for an abundance of Soft 

 pacKing material. It should be of wood, strong cardboard or 

 best of all corrugated paper. Do not use wood veneer nor light paste- 

 board boxes. Tie the package with plenty of strong cord. 



8. By the same mail write us advising of the shipment and giving 

 for each variety as far as possible the following information (a) the 

 approximate age of the tree, (b) where the tree came from, (c) the soil 

 type whether sandy, loamy or clay and whether moist or dry, 

 (d) cultural conditions espcially whether in sod or under cultivation. 

 If you have any suspicion of the name of the variety mention it. The 

 blank on page 4 may be used for this purpose. 



If sent by express this information may be enclosed in the package. 

 It is contrary to the postal regulations to send it by parcel post. 



g. Address the parcel to the Department of Pomology, Massachu- 

 setts Agricultural College, Amherst, Mass. Be sure to put your own 

 name on the package so we may know from whom it is received, 



