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9. AFTER PRUNING — The great majority of people do not take proper care of their trees 
after planting. This is a great mistake. If a tree or vine does not receive the right kind of care 
and enough of it when young, it will never attain a healthy old age. Very much has been said 
about pruning by various authors. Judging these and our own experience and observation, we 
would say: The best time to prune fruit trees, and about all kinds of trees and shrubs, is dur- 
ing May and June. May preferred; but be governed by the health and vigor of the tree. We do 
not advise severe pruning, as too much would injure the tree. Keep all superfluous forks and 
limbs cut off and the heads in proper shape to admit air and sunshine as long as the tree lives. 
Currants and Gooseberries should be trimmed late in the fall or early in the spring, before com- 
mencing to grow; Grape vines late in November or any time during the winter up to March 1st; 
after this trimming is apt to excite bleeding or flowing of sap from the wounds. If desirous of 
getting rubbish removed from the orchard during the winter, cut limbs off eight to ten inches from 
the body and cut balance off during May or June following. 
10. STANDARD APPLE TREES — May be planted twenty-five to thirty-three feet apart. We 
advise planting the rows thirty-three by sixteen and one-half feet apart; it is better to plant the 
close way north and south. When the trees attain age and begin to crowd, cut out every other 
tree. Those left will be in better condition and the others will have borne six or eight crops 
of fruit. Low heads are preferred, so as to protect the trunk from the direct rays of the sun. 
Cultivate as directed and do not neglect to mulch them, especially young trees. 
11. CRAB APPLES — Should be planted twenty-five feet apart. They are very hardy ana 
bear young and abundantly. The fruit is highly valuable for preserves and jelly and makes the 
finest cider known. Plant and cultivate same as an apple. 
General View of Storage Buildings, Mount Arbor Nurseries, Main Building, 102x300 feet; Second 
Building, 62x110 feet, two floors. 
12. STANDARD PEARS — Should be planted fifleen to twenty feet apart. They are grown 
on stocks imported from France and will grow on almo.st any soil, provided the subsoil is not too 
wet; whenever this is the case, the ground should be thoroughly underdrained. The best results 
are obtained from pears on a clay slope where the soil is poor. 
13. STANDARD CHERRIES — Should be planted fifteen to twenty feet apart. The .soil 
best adapted to the Cherry is a light loam on a gravelly or sandy subsoil, though it will do well 
in almost any situation not too wet. To insure a good growth. Cherries should be well cut back 
for several successive seasons. Plant as directed and mulch well in the spring. 
