THE PLANTING OF DECIDUOUS TREES AND 



SHRUBS. 



The planting of trees and shrubs has been carried out on- 

 such a large scale that there should scarcely be any need of 

 further explanation, but I would like to refresh the memory of 

 the reader with some facts that many do their planting without 

 due consideration, and there should be some difference between 

 setting a post and planting a tree. A tree should always be plant- 

 ed where it can have at least six inches of good top soil on the 

 bottom and also plenty of good soil surrounding the roots, and 

 it should be put in position to correspond to the depth it was 

 originally, after all bruised and broken roots have been cut off 

 and the fine roots should be carefully spread out. This method 

 should be followed in all planting. No trees should be planted 

 before being properly trimmed according to the condition of the 

 roots and sharp tools should always be used in trimming as dull 

 tools injure the trees. 



Thousand of dollars are lost every year on account of the 

 neglect of trimming newly planted trees and shrubs, nursery 

 men and dealers are sometimes unjustly blamed for such stock 

 dying when it greatly depends upon proper care after the stock 

 has been received. A practical planter will always have the 

 roots of the trees he plants bedded in fine mellow soil. This 

 process should be followed in all kinds of planting and no straw, 

 leaves or manure or any other light material, should be allowed 

 to come in contact with the roots, as it is very injurious and 

 many trees have been destroyed on account of this mistake which 

 is done with the idea of benefitting the plants. Absolutely noth- 

 ing should be used for planting or covering the roots, except 

 such soil that can be worked in between the roots, or where it 

 has been mixed into a compost. Coarse manure and leaves can be 

 be mixed into a compost. Coarse manure and leaves can be 

 used as mulch around the trees with very good results and will 



