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FRUIT, TRUCK, VEGETABLES"
SUGGESTIONS FOR TREE-PLANT
ING TIME.
Messrs. Editors: The fall of the
year is a favorite time for setting
out young trees and vines in the
South. I think it is better to set trees
in the fall than in the spring. Fall
set trees generally grow off better,
and a smaller per cent of them die
the first year. When trees are trans
planted in the fall they have a good
.- opportunity to have the dirt well
settled about their roots by the win
• ^ ter rains, and this getting the soil
properly settled means a great deal
for the young trees. Then when trees
are set in the fall we are not forced
, do the work in such a hurry as
J we often are in the spring.
One of the dangers of fall planting,
and perhaps one of the greatest, is
that of heaving by freezes, and this
can be overcome by placing a fork
ful of straw about the base of each
tree, and then pressing the dirt down
firmly in the early spring.
Some have a way of “heeling” out
their trees in the fall and waiting
till spring to plant. This is not to
be recommended at all, and should
be resorted to only when it is im
f possible to do otherwise. If spring
} planting is preferred, then let the
trees remain in the nursery row un
til that time if possible.
Choose good stock for planting,
stock does not necessarily call
for the largest plants, but should
consist of strong, healthy ones of
fair size for the age, with good roots
and typical of the variety. It is a
mistake to secure low-grade stock,
simply because the price is a few
cents lower. This is what I consider
false economy.
One point not to be overlooked Is
the preparation of the land, as it
can not be too carefully prepared be
fore it receives the plants. Especi
ally is this true of the part for
small plants. In the event the land
is planted to trees, such as apples
and peaches, of course, a great deal
of the soil can be easily worked after
the trees aro set, but it will generally
be found more satisfactory to attend
to this work before any of the
ground is occupied with trees.
When ready to set, and where a
la> ?e area is to be planted, it has
be n found economical to make fur
re a along the line of the rows and
of sufficient depths to properly re
ceive the plants, though this is one
of the features of personal prefer
ence. It is essential to make the holes
that are to receive the plants of suf
ficient size and depth that the roots
of the plant will not be crooked or
bent, but ho in a natural position,
and the tree will be a little deeper in
the soil when the hole is filled than
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caro in packing the dirt about the
roots of the plant so that it will be
done firmly and uniformly.
All mangled or bruised roots
should he removed before setting In
the ground. It is the custom to cut
back the tops proportionally to the
amount of the root system that has
been lost. This cutting back of fall
set trees is preferred by some to be
deferred until the following spring.
On one-year-old peach trees it is a
good idea to remove all side branches
leaving the tree a mere whip. If
young trees wero frequently treated
to a hard rubbing while In the nur
sery row they will need no side
* trimming.
I have known some orchardists to
put stable manure in the holes where
■ the trees are to be set, working it up
J well with the soil, but this is not to
% be recommended, for if the manure
beats, which it Is almost sure to do,
m the roots will be injured.
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The site of an orchard has a great
deal to do with its success. It should
be on a more elevated plot than the
surrounding area. Such a situation
makes possible a good soil drainage,
together with good air drainage.
Where the soil has not got a good
natural drainage, some artificial
means should be provided.
Air drainage is not often properly
considered. Remember that cold air
settles to the lower places, and this j
is why the low places are more sub
ject to frost than the higher loca
tions. This is the reason that good
air drainage, like good soil drainage,
is a necessity.
The slope or aspect of the ground
is a matter of considerable import
ance, but many fruit growers differ
as to which is the best slope for a
particular fruit. However, experi
ence has shown that a southwestern
slope ripens fruit earlier than any
other. Some fruits, especially those
that blossom very early, do not want
the southern exposure. We find that
fruit on a southern slope colors up
more highly than on a northern ex
posure. In selecting the slope, the
result most desired must be in mind,
and then, if possible, the exposure
which will contribute most to the
desired end should be chosen.
A. M. LATHAM.
Bowie, Texas.
PLANT STRAWBERRIES AND
RASPBERRIES.
Messrs. Editors: No farmer should
be without a bountiful supply of
these two fruits. Now is the time
to plant them, but they may be plant
ed any time during the winter.
Strawberries do best on a rich,
sandy loam which contains an abund
ance of humus. Any good garden
soil will produce good strawberries,
but the sandy loam is the best of all.
Of course, the soil should be plowed
deeply and thoroughly pulverized be
fore setting out the plants. Do not
add fresh stable manure to the soil,
but add thoroughly rotted manure
and commercial fertilizers containing
a high per cent of phosphoric acid
and potash. Add some nitrogen, but
not much, or you will produce a
largo plant and very little fruit.
When setting out the plants re
member that the roots should be
sprend out in their natural position
and the soil packed tightly around
them. Set them as early after the
growing period ceases as possible,
as the earlier they are set out the
more fruit they will produce the fol
lowing spring. A full crop of straw
berries may be expected the follow
ing spring.
Plant two feet apart each way if
uiey are 10 oe cuiuvaiea oy uana. n
horse cultivation is to be practiced,
plant one foot apart in rows three
feet wide.
Several good varieties of straw
berries do not produce pollen, and
cannot be grown in a field by them
selves. I know of a man who plant
ed some of this kind one time and
did not know that they didn’t pro
duce pollen, and was greatly puzzled
as to why he had all vines without
any berries. If it Is desired to grow
some of those varieties plant every
third row in a variety which produces
pollen. The one row of plants which
produce pollen will fertilize all of
the blooms of the three rows.
Strawberry plants are not profit
able after the third year, and it is
advisable to plant out new plants
every other year if it is desired to
have plants bearing good crops each
season.
Heflin’s Early, Lady Thompson,
Klondyke, Excelsior, Red Bird, Bu
bach, and Haverland are good varie
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The Real
Question ;*i
is not whether plant
foods are necessary,
but how to make
them pay best.
POTASH
They will always pay if you use the right kind, in the right
amounts, in the right way.
True conservation means proper return to the soil.
Every farmers’ meeting should consider this matter, but get facts—
not theories, hind out what will give you the best crops consistent
with keeping up the productiveness of the land. Find out how to
supplement manures and clover so as to double their effects.
,, ^ e ') mail you books, free, showing you how to do this, and we will sell you
the 1 otash through your dealer, or direct, in any amount from one bag (200 lbs.) up.
Potash Pays. W rite today for books and prices.
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grow them for yourself! Perhaps you
already have some ; if so, the plants we
are offering will help you make your
garden still more of a joy to your heart.
If you haven’t been growing them,
however, now is a good time to begin;
our Roses are large, strong, well-grown
plants—the best we have ever offered.
They are all first-rate varieties, and
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Sit down, right away, and drop us a line asking for full partic
ulars. Say how many plants you can use, or how much space you can
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I Box 106. POMONA. NORTH CAROLINA U
Pecan Trees Grafted I
THE LEADING VARIETIES.
PRICE LIST.
R. T. RAMSAY, : °XSiSS£r
ties. Red Bird and Bubach do not
produce pollen.
The raspberry may be planted out
at any time during the period when
growth is not taking place, but the
fall of the year is the best time.
Plant them three or four feet apart.
When a stem produces a crop It dies,
and others come out to take its place
by sprouts from the roots or tip lay
ering.
During iNovemDer or DecemDer cui
back the newly formed branches or
canes to within three feet of the
main stem, which causes an abund
ance of new and vigorous shoots to
be formed for the production of
future crops. Remember that the
berries are borne on second-year
wood. L. A. NIVEN.
Plant out asparagus and horse
radish roots during this and next
month, in rich soil that has been
made fine and loose by deep plowing.
Plant large roots for quick results.—
T. J. Speed, in Garden Magazine.
In the lower South sow the seed of
lettuce now in the open ground for
winter use. Use stable manure for
fertilizing the soil, and do not be
afraid of making it too rich.—T. J.
Speed.
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The whole growing process is under
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Satsuma Orange Trees are our
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and bear early and freely. We bud
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We also offer thousands of fine, I
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