WHAT TO DO MONTH BY MONTH 



primings. The brush pile harbors codling 

 moth, flathead borers and other insects. If 

 the buds have not already started, spray every 

 part of the tree with a reliable brand of lime 

 sulphur one gallon of the stock solution to 

 eight gallons of water if it has not been done 

 before. A late spray of this strength is the 

 best control for San Jose scale and oyster- 

 shell scale, many of which are out from be- 

 neath their protective covering. This dor- 

 mant spray will also control the scab. 



Planting. If you have not already planted 

 your fruit trees, heel them in as soon as they 

 arrive. Plant them into their permanent place 

 as soon as possible by digging a large hole and 

 placing the top soil where it may be easily se- 

 cured to fit firmly about the roots. Do not 

 cramp the roots. Be careful not to mix the 

 varieties on unpacking the bundles. Standard 

 varieties, such as Baldwins, Kings and North- 

 ern Spies, should be planted forty feet by forty 

 feet, with smaller varieties, such as the Wag- 

 ner, between as fillers. Mix the varieties in 



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