7. Do not plant a tree in a bowl-shaped hole that is deeper in the 

 center than els3where. The bottom of the hole should be as wide as the 

 top, and the good soil at the bottom should be in the shape of a flat 

 cone. The tree should be planted only a little lower than it was in 

 the ground from which it was taken, and the earth should be well 

 firmed about the roots. 



8. Do not forget to cut off all mangled or broken roots. Skilful 

 amputation of an arm or leg will often save life. So the cutting off 

 of broken or diseased roots may save the life of a tree. Likewise 

 all mis-shapen or injured branches should be trimmed or removed. 

 The amount of top pruning will depend upon the condition of the tree 



1. A good hole. Roots well distributed. 2. Hole to narrow. Roots 

 bent upward. 3. A very poor hole. Roots badly crowded. 



and the balance that should be maintained between the roots and the 

 top. 



9. Do not fail to apply a mulch to a transplanted tree if there is 

 the slightest danger of a drought. Frequent stirring of the soil may be 

 better than any mulch, but this is apt to be neglected. Never forget 

 that a lack of moisture at a critical time or an excess of moisture most 

 of the time destroys many transplanted trees. 



10. Do not allow your shade trees to be used as hitching posts. 

 If the stupid or thoughtless will permit horses to come within their 

 reach, and vehicles and implements to come in contact with them, you 

 can prevent injury by the use of a wooden or wire guard. Neglect in 

 this matter has caused the disfigurement and even death of numerous 

 shade trees. 



