HINTS ON TRANSPLANTING, &c. 
We cannot attempt to give complete directions on all points connected with Tree 
Planting, but simply a few hints on the more important operations. Every man who 
purchases a bill of Trees, should put himself in possession of “Tur Frurr GaRpEn,” or 
some other treatise on Tree Culture, that will furnish him with full and reliable instruc- 
tions on all the routine of management. Transplanting is to be considered under the 
following heads: 
Ist. THE PREPARATION OF THE SOIL.—For Fruit Trees the soil should be dry, 
either naturally, or made so by thorough drainage, as they will aot live or thrive on a 
soil constantly saturated with stagnant moisture. It should also be well prepared by 
twice plowing, at least, beforehand, using the subsoil plow after the common one, at the 
second plowing. On new, fresh lands, manuring will be unnecessary; but on lands 
exhausted by cropping, fertilizers must be applied, either by turning in heavy crops of 
clover, or well decomposed manure or compost. To ensure a good growth of Fruit Trees, 
land snould be in as good condition as for a crop of wheat, or corn, or potatoes. 
2d. THE PREPARATION OF THE TREES.—In regard to this important opera- 
tion, there are more fatal errors committed than on any other. As a general thing, trees 
are placed in the ground precisely as they are sent from the Nursery. In removing a 
tree, no matter how carefully it may be done, a portion of the roots are broken and 
destroyed, and consequently the balance that existed in the structure of the tree is de- 
ranged. This must be restored by a proper pruning, adapted to the size, form and condi- 
tion of the tree as follows: 
SranparRp Orcuarp Trees.—These, as sent from the Nursery, vary from five to eight 
feet in height, with naked stems or trunks, and a number of branches at the top forming 
ahead. These branches should be all cut back to within three or four buds of their base. 
This lessens the demand upon the roots, and enables the remaining buds to push with 
vigor. In the case of older trees of extra size, the pruning must be in proportion; as a 
general thing, it will be safe to shorten all the previous year’s shoots to three or four 
buds at their base, and where the branches are very numerous, some may be cut out 
entirely. 
PyramipaL Trees—If of two or three years’ growth, with a number of side branches 
will require to be pruned with a two-fold object in view, viz: The growth of the tree and 
the desired form. The branches must be cut into the form of a pyramid by shortening 
the lower ones, say one-half, those above them shorter, and the upper ones around 
the leading shoot to within two or three buds of their base. The leader itself must be 
shortened back one-half or more. When trees have been dried or injured much by expo- 
sure, the pruning must be closer than if in good order. 
Dwarr Sranparp Trees anp Dwarr Busues—Must be pruned as recommended for 
standards, aiming at producing a round, well-proportioned head, with the main branches 
regularly distributed and far enough apart to admit air freely to all parts. 
