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and so as not to injure the roots ; and observe to 

 bury most of the dung in the centre of the inter- 

 vals, in order to feed the fibres as they advance ; 

 that is, in cases where they have been planted in 

 quarters. If planted in single lines, in the borders, 

 &c. the same rule ought to be so far observed, 

 as not to disturb other plants ; but it may here be 

 noted, that all roots are best fed at their extre- 

 mities. 



If the plantations be young, that is, under three 

 years, a row of cabbages, beans, &c. may now be 

 planted between the rows of bushes ; or at the pro- 

 per season, a couple of rows of carrot, turnip, or 

 potatoes may be drilled in between them. But it 

 is by no means advisable to crop between the rows 

 of these plants, if above three years planted, and 

 if their roots have met. The injury done the bushes 

 might be more than equal to the benefit reaped in 

 cropping with other vegetables. 



Of planting Wall, Espalier, and Standard-Trees. 



ANY, or all of these may still be planted with suc- 

 cess ; but the sooner in the month the better, espe- 



