40 A STRICT RECORD. 
of the two rows; they are as nearly alike as pear 
trees can possibly be. 
This experiment, in connection with some others, 
of which I have kept a strict record, convinced me 
that more depends on the condition of the tree, and 
the thorough preparation of the soil, than on the 
time of planting. 
There is one fact that I have noticed in many 
cases. When trees are planted in the fall, the work 
is performed better, all the rules laid down by practi- 
cal men, who have given written directions on the 
subject, are more fully carried out. This is, proba- 
bly, because persons are not so much hurried with 
other work at this season as in the spring, when 
everything has to be attended to in a short space of 
time. Jor this reason, I have frequently recom- 
mended fall planting in preference to spring. I 
know how important it is that a pear tree should be 
planted with the greatest care, to insure future 
SUCCESS. 
Trees may be set out in the spring, as soon as 
the ground is in a condition to be worked, and until 
the leaf-buds are partially unfolded. I have fre- 
quently transplanted pear trees when in full leaf 
without the loss of a single tree. This can only be 
done by very careful handling, severe pruning, and 
mulching the ground soon after the trees are put 
