Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-08
Brief Hints ON TranspIantins,
Pruning. etc.

Preparing the S0ll.-lreee snOulu
not be set upon land that is not well
and thoroughly drained, which can
be done by open drains and bitches,
or by drains Of stone or tile passing
through the ground at intervals. lt
should be plowed well and SUBSIDIZED
to the depth of eighteen or twenty
inches, MANFRED if not already rich,
and we'll cultivated before planting.
When obliged to plant upon sod
land the turf or sod should be re-
moved, leaving a circle about the stem
of the Plant of a diameter Of from four
70 SIX feet, and itshould be kept en-
tirely free from grass aud weeds for
three or four years, and the ground be
thoroughly trenched, dug up and pull
verified wherever the tree is planted.
Preparing the trees for planting
The roots Of trees are more or les
mutilatcd in removing them from the
nursery rows and in packing; such
bruises or broken parts should be cut
out with a sharp knife. Branche-
ofall trees should be cut back, leaving
only throe or four buds or eyes Of the
last year growth to correspond with
the reduction of the roots, but if
planted in autumn they should not be
pruned until the following spring.
Pyramid and dwarf trees, two years
old from the bud, should be cut back
one-half the last years growth, leav-
ing the branches near the
ground the longest, and gradually
shortening them in till the top is
reached.
After the first summers growth
standard trees will require but lite
attention in the way Of pruning; but
dwarfs and pyramids will need it until
they assume the desired form.
Planting the Trees.-The hol,
should be dug larger than sufficient t.
contain the roots and fbers when
placed in a natural position, The
earth should be lOosened somewhat
deeper than the tree is required to be
set, and one person should hold it il
an upright position; another with his
hands should place all the roots and
fbers in their proper position, and
carefully put in the finest and bes.
earth, so that the smallest fbers vii
be brought into contact with it, which
is easilyaccOmplished whenthegrount
is half filed with loan, by pouring
water upon the roots.
Under no circumstances should
fresh manure be placed in the hol
next the tree, or in contact with tn,
roots.
Avoid too deep planting Of stan
dards, which should not be planted
latter the ground has settled deeper
thanthey were originally in henursery
Dwarf and pyramid trees should b,
planted deep enough to cover tn,
stock on which they are worked.
If the trees are planted in the au
tumu, and earth should be raised about
the stems or trunks to prevent theiI
being injured or thrown out by thu
frost during the winter, the eartl
should be removed upon the approach
of spring.
Stakmg.-Trees and plants Whef
exposed to winds should be staked
Straw or a piece Of cloth may b.
placed between the stake and tree t
prevent chatting, and tied with coarsi
twiRe, mating or willow.
Mulching Coarse manure, par
TALLY decayed leaves, chips. or tan
bark placed on the surface Of thr
ground will be found to be very bene
fetal, as it will keep the earth mois
and protect it from the sun during
the heat of summer.
After. culture.-It is necessary il
all young orchards to keep the groun,
loose and mellow by cultivation abou
the trees until they are well estab
lished.
If trees are planted upon sod laul
without giving future attention, an.
should happen to live, they wolld be
come stunted, and would not make a
healthy nor as large growth in to.
years as they would. under prope
treatment. i'm three or four.