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plant-food as if they were grown in turf. If, however, the 

 lawn is kept mown once or twice each week and a more 

 liberal supply of plant-food is applied, the growth of the 

 trees will be found to be satisfactory. 



Should it be found necessary to plant on turf land where 

 a hay crop is to be taken off, much less growth must be 

 expected and a much more liberal application of plant-food 

 be required than where the land is cultivated, and in times 

 of drouth a mulch of hay, straw, or other material, 2 or 

 3 inches in thickness, should be used under the trees 

 as far out as the branches spread to prevent serious injury. 



Where to Obtain Trees and Plants 



As a rule, where only a small quantity of trees or plants 

 is desired, it is best to buy of the nearest reliable nursery- 

 man who has the varieties wanted growing on his grounds. 

 Those selected should be young and vigorous, and it will 

 generally be better for the purchaser to go to the nursery 

 during the growing season and make his selection, having 

 them marked for delivery when they are wanted, or if inex- 

 perienced in such matters the selection may be left with 

 reliable nurserymen, specifying that the stock shall be of 

 good size, young, and vigorous. Travelling agents, unless 

 known to the purchaser, should not be patronized. 



If the local nurseryman has not the stock wanted, a 

 specific order stating the variety, age, and size of trees or 

 plants wanted sent in early to any of the many reliable 

 nurserymen will be certain to receive prompt attention. 

 If the quantity ordered is not large, such orders should be 

 sent by express, as small packages sent by freight are often 

 delayed in transportation. 



