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bear transplanting from one latitude to another, without 'in a few years 
losing its identity as a variety, and generally whether moved from north 
to south, or vice versa, they will degenerate. 
First, then, propagate from varieties native to the climate. 
Secondly, a great error has obtained, based on erroneous reasoning in 
relation to the proper exposure for the peach tree in this climate. In con¬ 
sequence of its coldness it is generally supposed that tender trees should 
have a warm southern exposure. The fatality of this error alone would 
cause a failure of the peach tree, even if the difficulties above stated did 
not exist. The peach is a fruit of the south, and of southern habits. One 
of those habits is, that it requires a long time to mature its wood—now 
this habit in a northern latitude must either be broken up, or in some 
way counteracted. The wood does not mature during a rapid growth of 
the tree; the growth therefore must be gradually checked, so that it will 
harden before the commencement of very cold weather. One way of im¬ 
parting this habit to the tree is by giving it such an exposure, that it 
may not be stimulated too much by receiving the full force of the autumn 
suns—rather give it a northern exposure, where it will be late in starting 
in the spring, and where, by early feeling the full effect of the cool 
weather of autumn, it begins early to prepare for the severe cold of 
winter, stopping the deposit of new wood, and ripening that already 
formed. From this reasoning we are taught 
Secondly, to select for our tree a northern or north eastern exposure. 
Thirdly, the culture of the ground is a matter of much importance, 
and let it be kept in mind that I am writing directions for growing a 
southern fruit in a northern latitude, and as the shortest way of giving 
my own opinions and reasons in this matter, I shall quote Downing and 
criticize him : He says “ most of the cultivators at the South say, never 
plow or cultivate an orchard after it has borne the first crop. Plowing* 
bruises the roots, enfeebles the tree, and lessens the crop. Enrich the 
ground by top dressings and leave it in a state of rest. The best northern 
growers say, always keep the land in good condition—mellow and loose 
by cultivation, and crop it very frequently with the lighter root and field 
crops. Both are correct, and it is not difficult to explain the seeming 
difference of opinion. 
