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DESTROYING INSECTS UPON FRUIT-TREES. 



Never lose sight of this object, even when the crop is ga- 

 thered. Therefore, when a tree gets disloaded of its fruit, 

 resume the use of the garden-engine with great force upon 

 them, particularly apricots, peaches, and plums. The red 

 spider will often begin to show itself again, having, from the 

 respite gained, while the fruit was ripening and ripe, gained 

 considerable strength. The destruction of this very formidable 

 enemy, by destroying at this time his thousands, will prevent 

 his millions from coming forth in spring. The slugs and 

 wasps will now be strong ; every means should be adopted to 

 destroy them : the directions given already, if acted upon with 

 perseverance, will subdue them. 



PREPARE FOR PLANTING FRUIT-TREES. 



Towards the end of this month prepare the gi'ound where 

 new plantations of fruit-trees are to be made. The directions 

 already given on this head, if acted upon, will be sufficient to 

 render any repetition here unnecessary. Many fruit-trees of 

 the earlier sorts will have their wood sufficiently ripened, by 

 the end of this month, to admit of their being transplanted. 

 One advantage will be gained by early autumn planting : the 

 roots will, if supplied with plenty of water, and puddled 

 as already recommended, soon push out fresh fibres, and be 

 so far established before winter, that their change will 

 not be much observed in spring. This is a good season for 

 removing the earlier sorts of peaches and other stone fruits ; 

 and, if carefully done, a crop may be expected of them the 

 ensuing spring. 



STRAWBERRIES. 



Strawberries should now be planted ; this season and spring 

 being the best, although under favorable circumstances, they 

 may be planted at almost any other season. They should be 

 copiously supplied with water when planted, and the ground 

 trenched at least two feet deep. As their roots penetrate to 



