CHAPTER XV 
PLANTING SHRUBS AND TREES 
Season for planting. Shrubs and trees may be planted 
either in the fall or in the spring. Fall planting is best 
in most sections, as it gives the soil an opportunity to 
settle around the roots, so that growth will begin early in 
the spring. If trees or shrubs are planted in the spring, 
they must be in a dormant condition. The planting 
season depends entirely upon the condition of the stock 
to be planted, so that no definite date can be set. Ifa 
tree has been properly grown in the nursery. and if it 
is in a dormant condition when delivered, and is then 
properly planted and cared for, its successful growth is 
assured. 
Heeling-in stock. If trees are purchased in the fall. or 
if the soil is not ready for them when they arrive in the 
spring, they may be heeled-in until the ground is ready. 
Select a spot somewhat protected from severe weather 
and sudden changes of temperature. Dig a trench from 
one to two feet in depth, according to the size of the 
stock, and wide enough to take the roots without erowd- 
ing. Make a sloping bank on the south side. Open the 
bundles and place a layer of shrubs or trees on the slop- 
ing bank with their roots in the trench. Cover the 
trees to the very tips with well-broken soil, taking care 
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