Practical Orcharding On Rough Lands. 1 1 f 



of special advantage as a means of protection 

 against the alternate freezing and thawing that 

 often occurs during the cold nights and warm 

 days of winter. This north slope aids in keep- 

 ing the trees nearer one temperature than would 

 be possible if the mound was reversed. Trees 

 are often very much damaged by not being 

 properly heeled in during winter. 



If mice should become troublesome, place 

 plank eight or ten inches wide around the trees, 

 allowing them to lean out at the top, the edges 

 being set in the ground two or three inches, the 

 planks held in place with stakes. A pen of 

 this kind will insure against mice. 



A coating of saw dust, or stable manure that 

 is free from straw will serve a good purpose to 

 hold an even temperature in the soil if applied 

 after the dirt has become frozen, as it will aid 

 in keeping the frost in the ground. 



To Prevent Growth. — Should the planting 



be delayed and the trees begin to show signs of 

 growA^we have found i.'a good practice .0 

 simply take them up and heel in again. This 

 moving will break their hold on the soil and 

 thus check or prevent their starting. 



- It often happens that weather, soil or other 

 conditions cause the planting to be delayed for 

 many days, and trees frequently start to grow, 



