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WISCONSIN HORTICULTURE 
September, 1916 
Fall Planting 
C. J. Teller, Ft. Atkinson 
The question has been asked 
several times whether it is ad- 
visable and profitable to do fall 
planting. Shrubs and some of 
the small bush fruits such as 
currants and gooseberries do 
very well when planted in the 
fall, but they should be planted 
as soon as it is possible to move 
them, which is usually soon after 
a good killing frost. This gives 
them time enough to send out 
little rootlets which gather 
enough moisture to supply the 
evaporation from the tops. Great 
care should be taken to firm the 
dirt well around the roots and 
then mulch with well rotted 
stable manure, using enough to 
cover the ground to a depth of 
two or three inches. 
The one great trouble in plant- 
ing shade or fruit trees in the 
fall is that they do not send out 
enough rootlets to gather the 
amount of moisture necessary to 
balance the evaporation and 
consequently the drain is so 
heavy on the tree that it does not 
often start in the spring and if 
it does may die soon after start- 
ing. 
Peonies and a great many 
other perennials may be planted 
in the fall but should be well 
protected through the winter. 
Strawberries can be planted 
with success but the question 
arises as to whether it pays, as 
the nurserymen charge twice as 
much for plants sent in the fall. 
Strawberry beds must be planted 
one year before bearing and beds 
planted in the spring and given 
good care will make a good solid 
bed of plants before the next 
fall, therefore nothing is gained 
by planting the year before. 
Transplant iris now. 
Wine Not? 
It may be of interest to grow- 
ers of grapes to know if they are 
not able to dispose of their crop 
in the regular market, either 
because of an over-supply or by 
reason of injury to the fruit by 
heavy frost, that the loss may 
be materially reduced by making 
the grapes into wine. 
Wine so made may be sold 
without payment of a govern- 
ment tax if the regulations pre- 
scribed by the law which is given 
below are observed. 
Sec. 3246, U. S. Statutes 
(as amended by sec. 5, act of 
Mar. 1, 1879 (20 Stat., 327). 
Nothing in this chapter shall be 
construed to impose a special 
tax upon vintners who sell wine 
of their own growth, or manu- 
facturers who sell wine produced 
from grapes grown by others, 
at the place where the same is 
made or at the general business 
office of such vintner or manu- 
facturer: Provided, That no vint- 
ner or manufacturer shall have 
more than one office for the sale 
of such wine that shall be ex- 
empt from special tax under this 
act; nor shall any special tax be 
imposed upon apothecaries as to 
wines or spirituous liquors which 
they use exclusively in the prepa- 
ration or making-up of medicines. 
(Treasury Decision T9410, 
1898.) Where grapes are pressed 
at one place and the juice is then 
carried to another place and 
there fermented, the latter is the 
place of manufacture of the 
wine, and the manufacturer is 
there permitted by the provi- 
sions of section 3246 to sell it 
without paying special tax. 
H. H. Morgan, Madison, Wis. 
Plant spinach in August or 
early September for fall and 
early spring use. 
Fia. 1 FlO. 2 Fjo 3 
BERRY BOXES 
Crates, Bushel Boxes 
and Climax Baskets 
As You Like Them 
We manufacture the Ewald Patent 
Folding Berry Boxes of wood veneer that 
give satisfaction. Berry box and crate 
material in the K. D. in carload lots our 
specialty. We constantly carry in stock 
16 quart crates all made up ready for use, 
either for strawberries or blueberries. 
No order too small or too large for us to 
handle. We can ship the folding boxes 
and crates in K. D. from Milwaukee. 
Promptness is essential in handling fruit, 
and we aim to do our part well. A large 
discount for early orders. A postal 
brings our price list. 
Cumberland Fruit Package Co. 
Dept. D, Cumberland Wis. 
FOR SALE 
Garden Terrace Truck Farm 
Eighteen acres of some of the 
very best soil in Wisconsin. A 
gentle south slope, with all very 
good buildings. Unlimited supply 
of best water. Small fruit. New 
apple and plum trees. Together 
with two horses, jersey cow, 
chickens, all necessary tools, 
vehicles, etc. Located on main 
road, route No. one, half mile 
from city limits of one of the 
biggest little cities in the state. 
The entire property and excel- 
lent business with it, can be had 
for a reasonable sum. If you 
appreciate a line home and large 
returns on investment, apply for 
other information and photos, 
direct from owner. 
W. T. Snyder, 
Tomah, Wis. 
Keep the fallen fruit picked 
up. “Falls” usually contain 
grubs of insects, and by killing 
these next year’s crop dangers 
will be lessened. 
