Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1913-07-04
Regraftins Bearing Trees.

Regarding Bearing Trees
Regarding is sometimes very desira
Bile when 1t is found after trees have
come into bearing that their fruit is
worthless. When the trees are not too
old and are in a healthy condition the
change can be made with good results
But when the trees have attained a
considerable age and have lost their
vitality to considerable extent II
would be a waste Of time and expense
to attempt to change them. Better
plant new trees. IL, however, In the
case OF healthy, vigorous trees II IL
considered advisable to regraft tops II
Only about third Of the tree should
be grated the first year. selecting
branches I'm the center and top of the
tree. The next year another third may
be grated and the remainder the fol
lowing year.
Locating an Orchard.
The selection OF an orchard site IL
not governed by any arbitrary rule. II
is unfortunate that some farms do not
afford the best soils and exposures for
orchards. But the owners of such
should not allow this fact to deter
them from planting trees and caring
for them afterward.
Some kinds of soils and surface pres.
entntions are preferable to others. as
they are better adapted to this fruit
and require less expense I'm prepara-
ton and I'm the after care and treat.
ment OF the orchard. The most inteli-
gent and experienced orchardists differ
as To the best location and exposure
of an orchard. some preferrlng q
northern slope. others an eastern. and
yet others recommend southern or
even n western slope as best. IL Is
believed that the advantages prepon-
derate In favor of a gentle eastern or
northeastern slope, as orchards locat ted
on such sites suffer less in both soil
and tree from the effects of heat and
drought An orchard with such an ex-
posture will maintain its vigor and Ion
gevity better than IL inclined to the
west or southwest This is especially
true In srates south of the New En-
land group. where the summers art
long. hot ard dry and where It Is prob
able that the greatest injury to trees
results from these causes. But. as
before stated. all farms do not afford
these most favorable sites. especially
near the home. which Is the most de-
sirable location for the family orchard.
Thus the planter will often be forced
TO forego such location and take his
chances where the natural conditions
are not so favorable. III possible the
site should he elevated above its I'M.
mediate surroundings. thus giving u
free circulation OF air. while such an
si~-s.><iss-- s,<sii s>i.-- -L<-ef- s<raat aid In
guarding against late spring frosts, so
fatal to young fruit at the blooming
season.
Soils.
Apple trees will thrive and do well
on almost any soil which Is well pre-
pared, but the different kinds Of soil
may require different treatment and
after care.
A loamy soil Is naturally rich in
plant food; hence 1t will need little II
any, mnnuring In its preparation.
A clay soil Is the most difficult 10
prepare and often requires manuring,
ms well as thorough blowing. replow
ing and subsoiling. Sandy soils are
generally lacking in the necessary
plant food. The wood growth on
loamy soils will he strong and vigor
Gus, but may not be sufficiently ma
ture to withstand the freezing of the
more rigorous winters. Clay lands are
rot apt to produce such vigorous
growth, and orchard trees on such
lands Will be harder as to winter kill
ing than on most other soils. Timber
lands or lands on which forests have
formerly grown. II having the proper
exposure and drainage. are preferable
for orchard sites. Fruit grown on such
lands will rank first class In size. guam.
tlty and appearance.