ORCHARD FRUIT TREE CULTURE 



In October or early November the cuttings must be lifted and 

 trimmed, then transplanted into nursery quarters or beds, at 

 distances of 12 inches apart in the rows and 15 inches to 18 inches 

 between the rows. They must not be planted too deeply, and the 

 roots should not be more than 4 inches or 5 inches below the surface. 

 If this work is put in hand at the date suggested, the young bushes 

 will at once make many new roots and will be established before 

 winter. Thus they start off in the early spring with everything in 



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Gooseberry Black Currant 

 As made October, 1920 



FIG. 25 



Same as lifted October, 1921 



their favour, whereas if planting is delayed until December the 

 " send off " is not nearly so advantageous. In March it will be 

 necessary to go over all the stock and prune hard back to within 

 two or three eyes, cutting always at an eye looking outward ; the 

 ensuing growths will then be increased in number and their growth 

 vigorous. If this pruning is missed, the stock is practically spoilt, 

 or at the very best a whole year is wasted. If grown and treated 

 according to these instructions they should make good during the 

 following season and be ready for planting out at two years old. 



