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cherries, pruning is not only useless but absolutely injurious 

 and should not be resorted to after planting. 



While some parts of the shrubbery have to be thinned 

 out, the development and growth of trees and shrubs may 

 cause a need of more planting in other parts, and thus the 

 material removed may be utilized to advantage for this pur- 

 pose. This also applies to specimens on the lawn, whether 

 trees or shrubs. 



FIQ. 84. GROUP OF TREES AND SHRUBS SHOWING ONE-SIDED DEVELOPMENT TO BE REC- 

 TIFIED BY AFTER-PLANTING. 



If the soil was properly worked and prepared before 

 planting, no nutriment will be needed for a long time, but 

 sooner or later an occasional heavy dressing of barn-yard 

 manure will be necessary; this should be put on in fall 

 and dug in without disturbing the roots. If the shrubs are 

 all planted as specimens in the grass, the manure put on 

 to fertilize the lawn will also benefit these. The lawn re- 

 quires a more constant care than the shrubberies. In sum- 

 mer the grass must be frequently cut and thoroughly 

 watered during dry spells by means of lawn sprinklers. 



