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3d. PLANTING.—Dig holes in the first place, large enough to admit the roots of 
the tree to spread out in their natural position; then, having the tree pruned as above 
directed, let one person hold it in an upright position, and the other shovel in the 
earth, carefully putting the finest and the best from the surface in among the roots, 
filling every interstice, and bringing every root in contact with the soil. When the 
earth is nearly filled in, a pail of water may be thrown on to settle and wash in the 
earth around the roots; then fill in the remainder, and tread gently with the foot. The 
use of water is seldom necessary, except in dry weather, early in fall or late in spring. 
Guard against planting too deep, the trees, after the ground settles, should stand in this 
respect as they did in the nursery. Trees on dwarf stock should stand so that all the 
stock be under the ground, and no more. In very dry, gravelly ground, the holes should 
be dug twice the usual size and depth, and filled in with good loamy soil. 
Ath. STAKING.—If trees are tall and much exposed to winds, a stake should be 
planted with the tree, to which it should be tied in such a manner as to avoid chafing. 
A piece of matting or cloth may be put between the tree and the stake. 
5th. MULCHING.—When the tree is planted, throw around it as far as the roots 
extend, and a foot beyond, five or six inches deep of rough manure or litter. This is 
particularly necessary in dry ground, and is highly advantageous everywhere, both in 
spring and fall planting. It prevents the ground from baking or cracking, and main- 
tains an equal temperature about the roots. 
6th. AFTER CULTURE.—The grass should not be allowed to grow around young 
trees after being planted, as it stunts their growth and utterly ruins them. The ground 
should be kept clean and loose around them, until, at least, they are of bearing size. 
TREATMENT OF TREES THAT HAVE BEEN FROZEN IN THE PACKAGES, OR RECEIVED 
DURING Frosty WEATHER.—Place the packages, unopened, in a cellar or some such 
place, cool, but free from frost, until perfectly thawed, when they can be unpacked, 
and either planted, or placed in a trench until] convenient to plant. Treated thus, they 
will not be injured by the freezing. Trees procured in the fall for spring planting, 
should be laid in trenches in a slanting position to avoid the winds; the situation 
should also be sheltered and the soil dry. A mulching on the roots and a few ever- 
green boughs over the tops will afford good protection. 
DISTANCE BETWEEN TREES IN PLANTATIONS. 
STANDARD APPLES, 30 to 40 feet apart each way. In poor soils, 25 feet may be 
enough. 
STANDARD PEARS AND CHERRIES, 20 feet apart each way. Cherries will do at 18 
feet, and the dwarf growing sorts, Dukes and Morellos, even at 16 feet. 
STANDARD PLUMS, PEACHES, APRICOTS AND NECTARINES, 16 to 18 feet apart 
each way. 
QuUINCES, 10 to 12 feet apart each way. 
PYRAMIDAL APPLES, PEARS, CHERRIES AND Puiums, 10 to 12 feet apart each way. 
The greater distance is better where land is not scarce. 
Dwarr APPLES (bushes), 6 feet apart. 
CURRANTS, GOOSEBERRIES AND RASPBERRIES, 3 to 4 feet apart. 
BLACKBERRIES, 6 to 7 feet apart. 
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