Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-28

somewhat similar to the Jonathan,
which is quite resistant to disease,
and also very hardy-both excellent
qualities for the home gardener
If you like variety, and yet don't
have much space, try one of the new
"quintuplet" apple trees described
by some enterprising nurserymen as
1.-The one-tree apple orchard" Five
varieties have been grated to one
tree.
Try the new hardy apricot, the
Manchu apricot, init oduced also by
Dr. Hansen, originator of the Anoka
apple. This Manchu apricot origi-
mated in North Manchuria, where
temperature of A degrees below
zero is common 1t will thrive and
bear fruit almost any place in the
United States. So don't say you
can't find an apricot hardy enough
for your climate. This tree bears
early, usually one to two years after
planting. Fruit is good size, free
stone. good flavor.
Plum trees are not very large,
and make handsome ornamental
trees for a city lot as well as being
rich in fruit. You can get the
red, yellow or purple varieties. Plums
usually bear the second or third year
after planting.
The crab apple makes fine orna-
mental tree, perfectly hardy. and
making good growth in any kind Of
soil. 1t bears very early and every
year. Good standard varieties are
Hyslop GeO and Transcendent
yellow.
There is . new patented peach.
Hardee. which is cold resisting and
drought resisting and which has
withstood l8 degrees below zero
temperatures. Therefore, it is known
as q sure cropper." 1t is the free
stone Elberta type.
A new patented fall-bearing cher
~, called Sweet September, is being
widely publicized. 1t has medium
dark red, sweet, large-size fruit,
ripening about September /. Young
trees start bearing the second or
third year after planting.
The Hansen bush cherry, while
not a tree, does make a handsome
addition to your ornamental shrubs,
as we'll as providing fruit. 1t Is
covered with white flowers when in
blossom. The fruit, borne in huge
clusters, resembles plums. The bushes
bear the first year and are very
hardy, withstanding intense heat
and cold.
When to Plant
Fruit Trees.
Fall planting can be commenced
about the middle OF October and
continued until the ground is frozen:
spring planting can be done as soon
| as the frost Is out Of the ground
the sooner the better.
Success in planting trees is largely
matter Of keeping the tree from
drying out through exposure Of
roots and tops to sun and wind;
thorough preparation Of the soil.
making sure it contains SUFFICIENT
nourishment for the young tree;
proper firming of the soil about the
roots: and an adequate supply of
moisture while the tree is becoming
established.
To avoid drying of the roots. keep
them covered at all times with a
damp burlap sack, prior to planting.
If it is possible to do so, work the
ground up previous to date of plant
ing and allow it to settle The size
of the hole to be dug will depend
on the size of the root system, but
always be sure it is a generous
size, and dig the hole with per-
pendicular sides - never saucer
shaped. Usually, it should be dug
half again as wide and twice as
deep as is necessary to accommo-
date the roots. Under no circum-
stances should the De cramped.
If drainage is not good, remove an
extra 10 inches of soil and place in