DECIDUOUS SHRUBS 



Prune the top back at least one-half and shorten in all 

 the roots and be sure to cut out all bruised roots entirely. 



The earth, around the trees and shrubs should be well 

 tramped. Leave a basin after setting- to hold not less than 



Tea's Weeping Mul- 

 berry showing growth in 

 in the nursery rows. 



fifteen gallons of water. The following- day draw loose soil 

 around the tree, filling up the basin. Subsequent applications 

 of water will be necessary during the growing season, but 

 if the rains are plentiful, it will not be necessary to apply 

 water. Always hoe around the tree or shrub after each 

 irrigation as this will help to not only keep the soil in a 

 friable condition, but to retain moisture. 



Same specimen with 

 head pruned back. This 

 method of cutting causes 

 trees of this nature to 

 grow vigorously. Syste- 

 matic pruning makes it 

 unnecessary to support 

 the branches of weeping 

 trees with a frame work. 

 Shortening in limbs to 

 an upper bud will secure 

 the desired result. When 

 pruning has been carried 

 on regularly every year, 

 the tree will be symmet- 

 rical and self-supporting 



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