Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1868-10-16
at their base, and there the branches are
very numerous, sops may be cut out en-

at their base, and there the branches are
very numerous, sope may be cut out en-
tirely +sA
Pyramidaz 7res.-if of two or three
years growth, viii number of side
branches, will reqsre to be pruned with
a two-fold object inview. viz The growth
of the tree and .h desired form. The
branches must be IDs into the form of
pyramid by shortelipg the lower ones,
say one-half, those above them sherter.
and the upper onei around the leading
shoot to within twopr three buds of their
base. The leader Itself must be shorten
ed back one-half orsmor,. When trees
have been dried or injured much by ex-
posure, the pruning must be closer than
if in good order.
Dvarf Standard Trees and Dwarf
Bushes Must be pruned as recommend
ed for standards, aiming at producing a
round. well-proportioned head, with the
main branches regularly distributed and
far enough apart to sdmit air freely to all
parts.
Kearling Trees Intended for Pyramids.
Some of these may have few side branches
the smallest of whid should be cut clean
away, resefying only the strongest and
the best Paced In other respects they
will be praned is directed for trees of two
years growth.
Those1havipg no side branches should
be cut back far as to insure the pro-
duction ofa tier of branches within six
inches or less Of the ground. A strong
yearling. four to six feet. may be cut back
about half, and the weaker ones more than
that It is better to cut too low than not
low enough, for if the first tier of branches
be not low enough, the pyramidal form
cannot afterwards be perfected.
8. Planting. Dig holes in the first
place. large enough to admit the roots of
the tree to spread out in their natural po-
sition. Then. having the tree pruned as
above directed, let one person hold it in
an upright position, and the other shovel
in the earth, carefully putting the finest
and the best from the surface in among
roots, filling every interstice. and bring
ing every root in contact with the soil
When the earth is nearly filled in, pail
of water may be TT avn or to settle and
Hss Mas4 81 ia BE earth epd the roots The
in dry weather. Guard against planting
too deep; the trees. after the ground set
ties, should stand in this respect as they
did in the Nursery. Trees on dwarf stocks
should stand so that all the stock be under
the ground, and no MORE In very dry,
gravelly ground. the holes should be dug
twice the usual size and depth, and filled
in with good loamy soil.
| 4. Stalking. If trees are tall and much
exposed to winds, stake should be plant
ed with the tree. to which it should be
tied in such manner as to avoid chafng.
A piece of mating or cloth may be put
between the tree and the stake.
| 5. Mulchimg. When the tree is plant
led, throw around it as far as the roots ex-
tend, and foot beyond, five to six inches
deep of rough manure or litter. This is
particularly necessary in dry ground, and
is highly advantageous everywhere, both
in spring and fall planting. It prevents
the ground from baking or cracking. and
maintains an equal temperature about the
roots.
6. after Culture The grass should
not be allowed to grow around young trees
after being planted, as it stunts their
growth and utterly ruins them. The
ground should be kept clean and loose a.
round them, until, at least, they are Of
bearing size.
Treatment of Trees that haze been Fro
zen In the Packages. or Received during
Frosty Weather. Place the packages un-
opened, in cellar or some such place,
cool, but free from frost, until perfectly
thawed, when they can be unpacked, and
either planted or placed in trench, until
convenient to plant. Treated thus, they
will not be injured by the freezing. Trees
procured in the fall for spring planting,
should be laid in trenches in slanting
position to avoid the winds; the situation
should also be sheltered and the soil dry.
A mulching on the roots and a few ever
green boughs over the tops, will afford
good protection.-EAwamger & Barry's
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