LABELS FOR FRUIT TREES. 43 



names of fruits and plants results from forgetfulness and guess 

 work. 



The best label that can be used is the triangular zinc, six to 

 eight inches long, one inch wide at one end and tapering to a 

 point at the other, and written upon with a common lead pencil. 

 A name written upon such a piece of zinc, slightly corroded (old 

 zinc is better than new) will last a lifetime and increase in dis- 

 tinctness from year to year. 



The label is attached to the tree by winding the small end 

 around a small branch. As the branch increases in size the zinc 

 uncoils so as not to cut into it, and when the branch becomes too 

 large to retain it, the label is attached to a smaller one. Any 

 label, however, is liable to become displaced by wind, teams, etc. ; 

 and if perfect security is desired, a plan of the orchard or garden 

 must 1> made and the names of the varieties recorded in their 

 proper places. As long as the plan is preserved there can be no 

 uncertainty as to the location and names of varieties. 



