The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-06-08
How to Plant q Tree, and Prepare it
for Planting.

Preparation fths Roots.-Cut of smoothly
oil bruised or broken roots mp TO the sound
wood. This prevents their decaying, and has
tens the emission Of new roots and nbres.
Preparation Of the T6Ps:-This consists IN
cutting back the top and side branches In such
q way as to correspond with the more or less
mutilated roots.
Standard Trees, with branching heads,
should have the small branches cut clean out,
and the larger ones, intended for the frame-
work Of the tree, cut back. till within two or
three buds Of their base. 4,
In case where there Is abundant root and
small top or few branches, the pruning need be
but very light; but where the roots are small
and the top heavy, severe pruning wiii oe nee
essary. These remarks are applicable TO all de-
cidious trees and shrubs, fruit and ornamental.
ErsrgresRs seldom require pruning.
PidHtiRg.-Dig holes in the hrst place, large
enough to admit the roots Of the tree, to spread
out In their natural position. Then having the
tree pruned as above directed, let one person
hold the tree In an upright position, and the
other shovel in the earth, carefully putting the
finest and the best from the surface. in among
the roots, filling every interstice, and bringing
every root in contact with the soil. When the
earth is nearly all filed in, pail OF water may
be thrown on to settle and wash in the earth
around the roots, then Gil in the remainder, and
planting too deep. The trees, after the ground
settles, should stand in this respect as they did
in the Nursery. In very dry, grayelly ground,
the holes should be dug twice the usual sire and
depth, and filed in with good lOomy soil.
Staking.-If trees are tall, or much exposed
TO winds, a stake should be planted with the
tree, to which II should be tied in such man.
ner as to prevent chatting. A piece Of mating
or cloth may be put between the tree and the
stake.
.Nulehiag. When the tree il planted, throw
around il, as far as the roots extend. and q foot
beyond, four to six inches deep OF rough ma
nurc or litter. This Is particularly necessary
in dry ground, and is highly advantageous ey-
erywherc, both in spring and fall planting. IL
prevents the ground from baking or cracking,
and maintains an equal temperature about the
roots.
.aasr Cuiiure.-The grass should not be al
lowed TO grow around young trees after being
planted, as Il stunts their growth and utterly
and loose around them, until at least they are
Of bearing sire.
Dwarf pear trees should be planted so that
the ounce stock will be from TO , inches be-
low the surface of the esnah, so that roots may
start from the pear stock, which will give the
tree more Of a pyramidical form. and make 1t
longer lifed.
PruniRg.-l think pruning and heading-in
should be done from the 18th Of June to the
18th Of July TO meet with the best success.
Then in the months Of June, July or August
wash the trees with solution made Of quarts
Of soft or whale oil soap, ID. Of sulphur to 2
gallons Of water, 4 Ii. Of tobacco stepped in 1
gallon Of water. add n little assofehda, hen
manure, and little clay to make il adhesive.
Do this every year and you will be astonished
at the result OF your experiment, as an ounce
Of prevention IL worth pound OF cure, and q
stitch in time ray save ninety-nine.
So you will find Il in this case. You can pro-
duce the hirest Fruit, the finest flavor, and in
few years you will have an orchard that you
would not part with fur $1,000 IN acre.