N U R S E R Y M E X — O R C II A R D I S T S 



General Planting Directions 



Care of Stock on Arrival. All stock should be planted im- 

 mediately on arrival ; but if not convenient to do so, open bundle 

 and heel' roots in the ground, covering them thoroughly. 



Plantinsr. Dig holes twice the 

 size necessary to take in all the 

 roots ; throw topsoil to one side, 

 and use it for filling around the 

 roots ; tread the earth hard after 

 planting. Plant trees 2 inches 

 deeper than they stood in the nurs- 

 ery. Do not mix the soil with 

 water, the earth being sufficiently 

 moist. Too much water when plant- 

 ing is injurious. After planting, 

 and during the summer, sufficient 

 water should be used to keep the 

 earth moist. 



Pruning. The limbs of all fruit 

 and ornamental trees, shrubs and 

 roses should be cut back two-thirds 

 when planted. Remove all surplus 

 branches from the trees, leaving, 

 say, three main stems as a basis for 

 head. Always prune to an outside 

 bud, thus insuring outward growth. 

 Peach trees should be pruned to a 

 whip and a head established the 

 second year, either high or low, as 

 preferred. All roots should be 

 pruned smoothly before planting 

 cutting off the ends where bruised 

 by digging and shortening others. 

 This is as important as pruning 

 the top. 



Mulching. A most necessary 

 factor in successful planting. Cover 

 a space around the tree or shrub to 

 a distance of 3 feet, using coarse 

 manure — lawn clippings, or grass, 

 are effective for this purpose if 

 manure cannot be secured. The 

 mulching retains moisture, facili- 

 tates quick growth and retards the 

 growth of weeds. When straw or 

 manure is left on the ground all 



E. P. COHILL 



Topping a One-Yeai 



Old Apple Tree 



winter, clear a space of 15 inches around the tree to avoid dam- 

 age from mice. 



Drainage. Your time and money are wasted if you plant on 

 undrained soil. All hollows should be avoided when selecting 

 positions for planting. 



Staking. Every ornamental tree should be thoroughly staked 

 and tied wnth some soft material. Constant motion of the wind 

 kills more newly planted trees than any other cause. They can- 

 not make roots or fibers unless they are perfectly stationary ; 

 therefore every planter should give special care to this planting 

 point ; you will save your trees. 



Labels. Labels should be removed and some other method 

 adopted for recording varieties. The wires will cut and damage 

 the limbs. 



Cultivation. Hoe or cultivate frequently. Nothing can thrive 

 if the weeds are allowed to sap the life of the soil. 



A Summary of Essentials for Success Is: Careful plant- 

 ing, good soil, mulching, cultivation, drainage, and staking the 

 first season, with the cutting-back of branches and trimming ends 

 of roots when stock is planted. 



At prices quoted in this catalogue, trees, shrubs, or plants are 

 delivered to railroad or express companies at Berlin, without extra 

 charge for packing. A discount of 5 per cent will be allowed for cash 

 with order. 



