WHAT TO DO MONTH BY MONTH 



bud out, in fitting the scion into the split 

 branch. Have the growing tissue of both 

 scion and stock fit closely together. Cover 

 all wounded parts with grafting wax. Graft 

 one-third of the tree each year until it is com- 

 pleted. 



Planting. The last of March is an ideal 

 time to plant fruit trees providing the soil 

 is in good condition. The earlier the tree is 

 planted before the buds start the better chance 

 the tree has of establishing itself. 



Cultivation. Dig a plow under the mulch 

 around blackberries, raspberries, currants and 

 gooseberries. Keep the soil well cultivated 

 from March 30 until blossoming time. 



Strawberries. Remove the protection 

 mulch from the plants and spread it on the 

 space between the rows and dig it in. Re- 

 move surplus runners. Cultivate freely until 

 June. 



Spray. Spray the apple, pear and plum 

 with a strong solution of lime sulphur while 

 the trees are dormant. A solution with one 



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