An introduction to agriculture . be planted. Set it in thehole wdth the large roots in the direction of the pre-vailing winds, or whenon hilly land, up the roots outwell and pack moistsoil firmlv about the * roots, to be sure that all cavities around the ^ roots are filled. The 111 \ ^ nVbi Cut vouno tree should have the top pruned back, in the same proportion as the roots have been in the transplanting. Usually one third of the top should be cut off. 192. Apples.— Anapple has nearly asmuch nutriment as a . ^=^«^i^« ^^««^ rraxches Splitting down often occurs in removing potato of t
An introduction to agriculture . be planted. Set it in thehole wdth the large roots in the direction of the pre-vailing winds, or whenon hilly land, up the roots outwell and pack moistsoil firmlv about the * roots, to be sure that all cavities around the ^ roots are filled. The 111 \ ^ nVbi Cut vouno tree should have the top pruned back, in the same proportion as the roots have been in the transplanting. Usually one third of the top should be cut off. 192. Apples.— Anapple has nearly asmuch nutriment as a . ^=^«^i^« ^^««^ rraxches Splitting down often occurs in removing potato of the same ^^ge branches. There will be little chance . for trouble if the branches are cut away weight. Bv a proper as indicated in this drawing.— Wisconsin , . . Bulletin 269. selection of varieties, a supply of apples may be had the year round. The ap-ple tree is started from the seed, but as it will not cometrue to seed, at the end of the first or second season, ascion of the desired variety is grafted on the seedling. 196 A:^^ INTEODUCTIOX to AGRICtTLTUEE root. Apple trees should be planted from 30 to 35 feetapart. Some of the most troublesome insects affecting theapple tree are the codling moth or apple worm, thecurculio and scale insects. The two former can be con-trolled by spraying with arsenate of lead, just at the
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