OF DWARF FRUIT TREE CULTURE. 



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earth. Be particular at this stage to see the labels are in place and 

 secure from displacement so that the different varieties of trees can 

 be identified in the spring. Be ready to plant the trees as soon as 

 received. We come to the manipulation of planting. 



PLANTING It is better to get your trees in the fall for many 

 reasons, as then the nursery man is not so rushed, and as their supply 

 is not so picked over you can generally secure better trees; and if 

 you have everything in readiness for the permanent planting the 

 trees generally do better, as they start right in to make new fibrous 



Planting WRONG. 

 Fig. 63 



Planting RIGHT 

 Fig. 64 



feeding roots, which, when heeled in, are to some extent injured in 

 transplanting in the spring. Open your package and examine the 

 condition of the roots; if too dry, moisten them; if bruised, trim 

 them ; see that the labels are securely attached, but not tied so tightly 

 as to constrict the stems. Before opening the package, however, you 

 must have the holes dug amply large enough to accommodate the 

 roots, spread out in their natural condition, without bending or 

 cramping (see cuts) ; set the tree in the middle of the hole, keeping 

 it perpendicular ; spread out the roots in their natural position, and 

 work in the fine soil with a little stick or your fingers, among the 

 roots until the roots are covered, and tramp them solid (the earth 



