Benton County Nursery Company, Rogers, Arkansas 
C. A. McCue, Horticulturist, Newcastle Co., Delaware 
It is a good practice to do as much fall planting as possible. 
Our experience is that a fall planted tree does at least 50 per 
cent better the first year than one planted in the spring. 
U. P. Hedrick, N. Y. Experiment Station 
I always urge the planting of trees and shrubs in the fall. 
Where the climate permits fall planting is preferable. I have al¬ 
ways taught that there is a distinct gain in planting most trees 
and shrubs in fall unless the climate is severe. 
E. W. Kirkpatrick, Texas 
In a temperate climate spring and early winter are the best 
times to plant trees. At this time the tree has more vitality, the 
soil is warmer and in better condition to settle around and heal 
the broken roots. New roots form early and the tree becomes 
more strongly anchored and prepared to pass the heat of sum¬ 
mer. With the accumulating advantages the tree grows larger, 
is longer lived and produces more and better fruit. 
M. B. Waite, Pathologist U. S. Department! of Agriculture 
When a nursery tree is perfectly dormant and has shed its 
leaves it is ready for transplanting. In fall planting a rapid 
growth during the mild weather of mid-autumn takes place to a 
certain extent. Especially in the South, trees may actually be¬ 
come'* rooted and the wounds heal before cold weather sets in. 
When the planting is properly done and the trees not injured 
by cold, they are ready to start into growth at the beginning of 
spring, often before it is possible to get on the ground for soring 
planting. Under average conditions, the fall planted tree will live 
better and make more growth than the spring planted one. 
Farm Progress, St. Louis 
The advisability of autumn or spring planting depends upon 
several conditions. Autumn planting has the advantage that trees 
become more firmly established before winter and are able to 
start growth in spring before the ground could be marked and 
put into condition for planting. 
This is important because the trees make a good growth early 
in the season, before the summer droughts occur. On the other 
hand there is more or less danger from winter injury during a 
severe winter or by drying out if the winter is long and dry. 
Fall planting is much more successful with the hardy apples and 
peaches than with the tender plums and cherries. 
Benton County Nursery Co. 
Rogers, Arkansas. 
Received my shrubs and trees over a week ago. They were in 
splendid condition. Everything is growing in spite of the hail 
storm we had just an hour after I finished setting out my 
plants. I lost 1 strawberry. Thanks so much for good measure. 
I'll certainly recommend you. 
Mrs. Walter M. Derry, Jefferson. Ia. 
