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I do not consider potted plants any better than layer. If 

 J. G. BUCHANAN not planted exactly at the right time they 

 are worthless. O. 



J. H. HALE We have put little faith in potted plants and fall 

 setting on a large scale. It can be done in a small way. Conn. 



SUMMARY REMARKS. 



Very interesting details of the best method of 

 summer planting have already been given by Mr. 

 Adams, and I especially direct your attention to his 

 plan for obtaining early layer plants discussed therein. 

 It is interesting to note that many of the experts con- 

 demn potted plants and say they have better results 

 with layers for fall planting. If one wishes to test 

 new varieties that were not obtainable the spring 

 before, he may be wise in buying plants in the fall 

 but not for growing fruit for market. 



Matthew Crawford says, that the soil for fall set 

 plants should be rich, so that their roots may find 

 what they need near by, for they have not time to go 

 far after it. It is well to prepare the plat a week or 

 two in advance, so as to let the ground get settled. 

 And it is very important that the crown of the plant 

 should not be covered. 



If it is desired to test a new variety, the fall is the 

 best time to plant it, for the reason that it will bear the 

 next season, and enable one to decide as to its value 

 and give ample time to greatly increase the stock. 



The later the work is done the closer should plants 

 be set to each other, so that they may fill the row 



