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Lad occasion to apply any remedy for this 
species of vermin, because the plan he 
adopts in rearing and managing the trees 
most effectually prevents their behicf 
brought into existence , — It is common for 
persons when they first discover the cater- 
pillar, to apply some remedy in order to 
destroy them or prevent their increase: 
this plan cannot have a good consequence, 
for whatever destroys the caterpillar at 
that period will injure the tree, and spoil 
the fruit. — The author has adopted the 
following plan with unvariable success. 
When a new plantation or quarter of 
gooseberries is to be made or renewed, 
trench the ground about eighteen inches 
deep, mixing plenty of rotten manure 
from top to bottom, leaving the surface 
smooth and level. When measuring, it is 
best to drive a stake, at proper distances, 
according to the best size and manner of 
pruning, &c., with stems from one and a 
half to two feet, forming nice light round 
heads. The distance from plant to plant 
should be eight feet. When you have done 
planting, tie them gently with willow wands 
to the stakes, in order to keep them steady 
in the ground, to be trained as aforesaid. 
Gooseberry bushes are apt to be blown 
