5^^" be done so as to make a saucer-like ^ 

 depression around the plant. Fill this 

 saucer-like depression with water— as the 

 water is gradually absorbed by the earth, fill it 

 up again. Then the finishing touches can be 

 given, namely, smoothing and mulching of the 

 bed. No water need be given again for a week 

 after this method of planting and mulching. 



Now remove the nursery labels wired on the 

 plants, placing small metal plant labels in front 

 of each plant. 



For the standards, the labels should be tied 

 near the top of the stake, and to the stake— not 

 the plant. 



STAKING 



At the time of planting, the stakes should be 

 set in place. It is of more importance than we 

 realize to properly stake, particularly our stand- 

 ards and pillar roses, and to tie them securely to 

 their stakes or lattice, with narrow green tape, 

 just as soon as they have been planted. 



The stakes for standards, / think, should not 

 be less than one inch square, not round, and 

 should be placed in position before the standards 

 are set. The proper place for the stake is in front 

 of the stock. 



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