CHAPTER XV 



PLANTING SHRUBS AND TREES 



Season for planting. Shrubs and trees may be planted 

 either in the fall or in the spring. Fall planting is best 

 in most sections, as it gives the soil an opportunity to 

 settle around the roots, so that growth will begin early in 

 the spring. If trees or shrubs are planted in the spring, 

 they must be in a dormant condition. The planting 

 season depends entirely upon the condition of the stock 

 to be planted, so that no definite date can be set. If a 

 tree has been properly grown in the nursery, and if it 

 is in a dormant condition when delivered, and is then 

 properly planted and cared for, its successful growth is 

 assured. 



Heeling-in stock. If trees are purchased in the fall, or 

 if the soil is not ready for them when they arrive in the 

 spring, they may be heeled-in until the ground is ready. 

 Select a spot somewhat protected from severe weather 

 and sudden changes of temperature. Dig a trench from 

 one to two feet in depth, according to the size of the 

 stock, and wide enough to take the roots without crowd- 

 ing. Make a sloping bank on the south side. Open the 

 bundles and place a layer of shrubs or trees on the slop- 

 ing bank with their roots in the trench. Cover the 

 trees to the very tips with well-broken soil, taking care 



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