SEPTEMBER: THIRD WEEK 239 



so that there seems to be too much top in proportion, it is 

 best to sacrifice part of this first crop of flowers to make 

 more certain of the ultimate success of the plant. 



If water must be applied put it in the bottom of the hole, 

 before the plant is set, and again after it is about half filled 

 with earth; never pour the water on top of the soil. See that 

 the soil is well pressed in about the roots as the hole is being 

 filled. Do not fill the hole up level and then make it firm 

 by pressing on the top. The top inch or two of soil should 

 be left loose to act as a mulch. Most shrubs should be set 

 slightly deeper than they were growing at the nursery. Tall 

 specimens which appear the least bit wabbly should be im- 

 mediately staked and tied with bits of soft cloth or fastened 

 with pieces of old rubber hose to prevent injury from the 

 wind. 



