The advantages of Fall planting are as follows: The ground will generally work better, as we have better weather in the Fall; and generally more time to spare; the ground can settle among the roots; the roots will have healed and callused over, and the young plant be ready to start with full vigor in spring.
"The Cultivation of The Native Grape, and Manufacture of American Wines"
George Husmann
His fingertips were callused, worked rough with exertion well beyond the normal call of duty.
"Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom"
Cory Doctorow