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inches of the main stem. Make this the invariable practice, 
~ and never deviate from it if you wish to save your trees. The 
~ growth will be much more rapid and vigorous in consequence 
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as planted, cut back all side branches to within two or three 
of this pruning, and by strictly adhering to it, and by im- 
mediate planting or covering the roots in the soil, very few, - 
if any, trees will be lost. Peaches, like all other stock we ~ 
deliver, will be in fine condition, having been carefully 
handled and kept from exposure by us. If you do not follow 
our directions and meet with loss, the fault will be entirely 
with you. 
Grapes. These should be planted ten to twelve inches 
deep in holes large enough to admit roots without curling 
them, pressing soil solid about roots. Cut vines back to 
within three or four buds of the roots. Keep the ground 
clean by cultivating; if impossible to cultivate, mulch. Prune 
in February or early March, before there are any signs of 
‘new growth—hence the importance of annual and intelligent 
pruning. 
wa NUMBER OF TREES PER ACRE 
The number of trees to be planted per acre varies some- 
~ what with the soil and variety to be planted. Trees or plants 
on deep rich soil require more distance than on light poor 
soil. The following distances are usually recommended for 
average soils: 
Apple—35 x 35 feet—35 trees per acre. 
Pear and Peach—20 x 20 feet—I08 trees per acre. 
_ Plum, Cherry, and Apricot—I8 x 18 feet—134 trees per 
zo acre, 
Figs—I5 x 15 feet—I93 trees per acre. 
~Pecan—40 x 40 feet—27 trees per acre. 
Grape—8 x 10 feet—545 vines per acre. 
Blackberry and Dewberry—3 x 8 feet—I,815 vines per 
acre. 
To ascertain number of plants required per acre, divide 
‘the number of square feet in an acre (43,560) by the num- 
ber of square feet to be given each plant. For instance, 
apple, 35 x 35 feet, requires 1,225 square feet per tree or 
35 trees per acre. 
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| CONTROL OF INSECTS AND DISEASES 
With the passing of each year, the necessity for spraying 
for insects and diseases which do damage to trees and 
plants becomes apparent, and while it is not always possible 
for the homeowner to identify certain insects and diseases, 
there are many which are very common and which are easily 
controlled. . Where identification is not possible, samples 
may be sent to your state entomologist, where dependable 
advice will be gladly given. As suggested above, many of 
the common insects and diseases may be easily controlled 
by the home planter if he will take the trouble to equip 
himself with simple spray pumps and common insecticides 
for spraying and with a few simple tools with which to do 
proper pruning. This material can usually be purchased 
from your local dealers or merchants or can be ordered from 
- various dependable sources. 
Insects are usually divided into two classes, the “biting 
and chewing" and ‘sucking’ insects. The tirst may be 
controlled with poison when it is possible to so spray that 
the poison will be eaten, while the other can be controlled 
by what is termed contact sprays. 
Diseases are usually caused by a fungus growth and are 
‘controlled by sprays known as fungicides. A few of the 
- diseases, such as blight in pear, etc., are caused by bacteria, 
and where such diseases occur, one of the best remedies is 
‘to cut away the infected parts, destroying the prunings by 
burning. 
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