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GARDEN GUIDE 



Evergreens 



Evergreens need little pruning except to correct any lack of 

 uniformity of growth. Many times in Pines, among the young growths 

 some appear to be away ahead of others; if care is exercised they may 

 be slightly pinched to check growth in that direction. Even if the 

 leader of Spruces or Firs is lost, they seem capable of making a new 

 one. If, however, these and other conifers whose leaders having lost 

 their terminal buds fail to develop naturally, a new leader can often 

 be made to replace one lost by taking a top branch, bending it to a 

 vertical position and maintaining it in that position by tying it, not 

 too tightly, to the stub of the old leader. In due course this branch 

 will assume an upright form and the tie can then be cut. Much can be 

 done by staking and training of evergreens, assisted by pruning. The 

 latter operation may lead to gumming if done carelessly or at an 

 improper time. 



Directions for Pruners 



Below is given a list of some seventy-five of those plants in general 

 use, with directions how and when to prune. By following the direc- 

 tions given the amateur gardener will be able to show good and satis- 

 factory results. 



