. What to plant and how to plant it. Nurseries (Horticulture) Florida Catalogs; Nursery stock Florida Catalogs; Fruit trees Seedlings Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs. 30 Catalogue of Pomona Nurseries. HOW TO PLANT AND CARE FOR YOUNG TREES AND ORCHARDS. While we believe the following hints will be useful to all practical orchardists and horticulturists, they are intended principally for the benefit of beginners. The points herein contained are based upon our own experience, and we know them to be reliable. TIME FOR PLANTING. In this climate vegetation, although inactive in
. What to plant and how to plant it. Nurseries (Horticulture) Florida Catalogs; Nursery stock Florida Catalogs; Fruit trees Seedlings Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs. 30 Catalogue of Pomona Nurseries. HOW TO PLANT AND CARE FOR YOUNG TREES AND ORCHARDS. While we believe the following hints will be useful to all practical orchardists and horticulturists, they are intended principally for the benefit of beginners. The points herein contained are based upon our own experience, and we know them to be reliable. TIME FOR PLANTING. In this climate vegetation, although inactive in winter for the formation of leaves and new wood, is never so as to new roots. A tree transplanted in November or December will by the ensuing spring have formed sufficient new roots to give it a firm hold in the ground, and it will grow rapidly when active vegetation commences ; hence it is advisa- ble to plant as early as practicable, but planting may be done successfully as late as March. ra SELECTION AND PREPARATION OF AN ORCHARD SITE. In selecting a site for a fruit orchard, the ques- tion of drainage outweighs all others. Do not think you can plant your trees out on some waste land that is too poor or too wet and sour to grow anything else, and expect good results. The land that will make the best corn and cotton will make the best orchard. Any land that will drain readily and not hold water on or near the surface long at a time may be made suitable by throwing up beds with a plow and setting the trees on the ridges, leaving the water furrows midway be- tween the rows, running the same general direction as the slope of the land. New land is better than old fields, especially for peaches and grapes, but either should be thoroughly broken and well pulverized. In all cases, keep your eye on the drainage. CARE OF TREES ON ARRIVAL. If not ready to plant on the day of arrival, or if you have more than you can plant within a few hours, they should be at once heeled-in. To do thi
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