Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-05-13
SET MORE TREES.
Some OF the Requisites of Success Ia shade
and Fruit Tree Cuiturr.

some Of the Requisites of Success IN shade
and Truii Tree Cul,urc.
Some farmers seem to think that
there is only one period in the history
of the farm when trees should be st
One is certainly led to this conclusion
from the appearance Of things. This
setting Of trees usually occurs in our
country when the farm is new. As q
natural consequence the experiences Of
the planter is worth but little. He may
have planted trees elsewhere, in
widely different location, as regards
conditions for tree culture. but he can
be guided very little in most cases by
such knowledge.
For instance in the West il requires
n knowledge gained by experience un-
der the peculiar conditions Of that Soc
ton Of the country. The cmigrant
from the East may have had consid-
crable experience in tree culture, and
when he gets AROUND 10 plant he will
probably plant according to his pre-
yious experience. These first attempts
too often result in partial II not total
failure.
eliut he has laid out his orchard aud
planted il. Here he conceives that hc
has performed his part anl II the orch
ard assumes n scraggy, scattered AMI
unthr.fty appearances he comes 10 tha
conclusion that fruit can not bc raised
i'm that lOcaltyan forogocs any further
attempt. The fruit from the few hardy
varieties that are scattered through his
plantation Is gathered ffom year t)
year, but no effort Is made 10 Introduce
others that NAV readily be accustomed
to the climate and local conditions.
The first attempt, even II be partial
failure, has is particular value rs an
experience. provided its lesson b. made
use Of; but il the planter stop here he
must lose much Of what he has already
invested and dcbar himsclffrOm further
results IN the way Of successes that
might be made 10 follow in mora cv-
paricacej attempts. Few enterprises
are eminintly successful at lhi start
Time. experience, patience, money and
hard labor are requisites Of success.
Don't give mp because yOl have lost
n few trics. In my siction of thl
couliry many varieties OF apple trees
will bear yo-y VOL for three or four
crops and then commence 10 de. Tbs
is bad, - be- sure, bat II might bc much
worse Trees arc not now 50 high
priced that w. feel II great burden 10
replace few each year. By planting
a few each year we can keep up an
abundant supply Of the hardy varieties.
There nre many--yery many who
never think of planting until the oil
trees are gone. This Is u serious mis-.
take inall tree culture. When ones
you are satisfied that your trees are
going. comm nee planting new OF ihi
best yarict es that yOH can find. that
yon may not b. loft entirely without
fruit.
II the vacant places in tho original
orchard are 90 b. filled with fresh trees
the old siumps and roots should be on
tiroly removed and the ground dug mp
deep and thoroughly melloWod aud
manured Tho first tree no doubt cy-
haustcd the soil Immediately about II
Of those properties needed in lrea
growth and before roplaniing In the
same place q generous quaint ~ Of good
oOmplet3 manure should bc applied.
Mulching should mover be nrglccic
after planting trees. Young trees must
be mulchcd as protection against
summer winds and sun as well rs
against winters frosis; ard eycry
newly-set trce should be &n9y ytakc,i-
10 that A may not be- wranchaI ,,l,o,,t
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