rootlets. The tree should then be set in the hole at the same depth as it 

 stood in the nursery. The roots should be carefully spread out and mellow 

 soil worked in tightly, with the fingers, among the fine rootlets. Every root 

 fibre is thus brought in contact with the rich soil. More good soil should 

 then be added (in layers) and firmly stamped, and before the last layer is 

 filled in, thoroughly watered. The last layer should remain loose, so that 

 it may act as a mulch, or an absorbent of moisture. The crown of the 

 tree should be slightly trimmed in order to equalize the loss of roots by a 

 corresponding decrease in leaf surface. The tree should then be fastened 

 to a stake and the guard placed around it. 



AFTER CARE 



During the first season the tree should be watered and cultivated at 

 least three times a week, especially in hot summer days. 



WHAT THE ASSOCIATION WILL DO 



The Secretary of the Association will furnish to members, on appli- 

 cation, order blanks to be used in ordering trees; also names of reliable 

 nurserymen and other useful data. 



It is estimated that the cost of planting twenty-five trees in a given 

 section of the Borough of Brooklyn or Queens will be from five to seven 

 dollars per tree. 



WHAT THE CITY OF NEW YORK WILL DO 



The Bureau of Highways will furnish the necessary permit to open 

 the sidewalk. The Park Department will grant the permit to plant; will 

 remove all dead and dangerous trees and give any necessary advice. 



For further details and practical assistance address the Secretary of 

 the Association, Anna B. Gallup. 



