Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1862-03-28
Agricultural.

oF TOMATOES Ihe pest French gardeners
N are quite particular about topping their
plants, so that as nice a harmony may be
maintained between fruit and leaves IA
+, in peach tree. They are not satisfied
with mere topping as soon as there are
plenty of flowers and with pinching off
laterals aherward-. Their method ia
this: As soon as n cluster of flowers is
visible, they top the stem down to the
cluster, so that the flower terminates the
stem. The effect i, that sap is immedi-
alely impeled into the two buds next be-
fore the cluster, which push strongly,
and presently produce another cluster Of
flowers each. The moment these are
visible, the branch to which they also be-
long is also topped down to their level;
and this is done five times successiyely.
The effect is to form stout dwarf bushes,
not above eighteen inches high. In or
der to prevent their falling over, sticks
or strings are stretched horizontally along
the rows. so as to keep the plants tolera,
bly, upright. In addition to this, all late
rails whatsoever are nipped off. In this
way the ripe sap is directed into the fruit.
which acquires beauty, size, and excel
lence unattainable by other means and
we are assured that fourteen pounds Of
ripe tomatoes per plant is no very unu-
sual produce-even sixteen pounds being
known
The Londoa Gardeners Chronicle re-
marks as follows upon the mode prac-
ticed in France:
Whether or not this exact method is
suited to our climate, [ England may be
doubted but the soundness of its prin-
ciple is beyond doubt Five success
i've topping' are more than our short
summers will justify, except in very hot
dry places. Three we should consider
quite enough, for although the fourth and
NTH toppings would doubtless increase
the quantity of fruit, yet there is little
probability of such late fruit ripening
well; and il must be safest to direct tho
energies Of the plant to bear smaller
quantity, Of the highest excellence that
our soil and climate can secure in spe-
cle5 which grow best in country where
the summer heat rises to 100 degrees,
and does not fall below fifty degrees, and
with mean in the warmest month of
'eventy-three degrees.
PREPARATIONS FOR PLANTING FRUIT
lEEEs AND VINEs.--The approach of
prng induces us to remind our readers
1t the danger of delay in making prep
rGtlon5 for the planting of fut trees.
hrubs, and vines.
a littlo delay may cause the loss of
ears growth. Satisfy yourself quickly
bout the supplies you want, aud order
le best varieties from nurserymen whom
1u know to be Trustworthy.
Much Of the success in fruit culture de.
ends on the manner in which the arti-
eS are packed at the nurseries-and al.
the manner in which the plants are
eatcd after reaching their destination
ld before planting, Your own atten-
on Is therefore requisite as well as that
the nurseryman.
The nurseryman will generally furn-
directions for planting; but the com.
on sense Of the gardener must be the
eater guide after all.
We shall speak from our own experi-
zee, IN saying that the hands, as well
the eyes OF the master, should be ac.
rely engaged at the planting, whenever
aeticabIe Few employees will take
e trouble which the owner viii gladly
cur to ensure successful growth. We
ell Know the value of the hands iu ar
ngng the fbrous roots in such a wav
best to secure their fullest benefit for
growing plant. Careful attention in
Is respect is richly repaid in the results.
As soon as the land is freed from frosts
the holes for the young trees be made
deeply and widely. Not that you want
plant so deeply Qor the plant should
be deeper than, if as deep as the
ginal Iocation) but that you may have
ieep BED oil meIlowed soil at the bot
D. Tor the plant to rest upon, and thro'
ich the roots may easily strike. Itis
ter to make the holes before winter
IN, as the action of the atmosphere
argeiy beneficial in mellowing and en-.
ing the soll-the frost through tho
Ter being valuable pulverizer where
soil Is exposed to its influence.
,uttings of currants, grapes, &c, plan
easily in the corners and other out of
way places, where the soil and ex-
lre are suitable, will soon show the
lie of your attentions.