162 MAKING OF A FLOWER GARDEN 



the other replaces the earth about the roots, working 

 it in between the roots so that they do not rest against 

 each other. If any roots are broken they should be 

 trimmed back to sound tissue, using a sharp knife. 

 After the roots are covered with earth, press it down 

 firmly with the feet, pour in sufficient water to nearly 

 fiU the hole, allow this to seep away and then fill in 

 the remainder of the earth and make all smooth and 

 fine about the tree. A mulch of litter will be of bene- 

 fit as it will keep the ground moist and cool. 



As a general thing spring planted shrubs do best 

 but it depends largely upon the care they receive 

 during the summer. If neglected and allowed to suf- 

 fer for water they will not make the vigorous root 

 growth that will enable them to stand the coming 

 winter. More plants are winter killed from summer 

 neglect than from the severity of the weather. 



Where the fall is long and mild, good success often 

 follows fall planting. In this case the shrubs should 

 not be moved until they have shed their leaves ; then 

 they should be gotten into the ground as soon as pos- 

 sible that they may become established and make some 

 root growth before freezing weather. If a heavy mulch 

 is given considerable growth will be made sb the 

 earth is much warmer at this time of year than the 

 atmosphere and the roots can work to advantage. 

 This is not the case in early spring when the earth 

 warms slowly and it is no uncommon thing for plants 



