52 HARRISONS' NURSERIES 



A screen of evergreens will break the force of the winds and save you fuel and mone]? 

 in winter. It's attractive, too 



Evergreens for All Places 



You can use evergreens anyvv^here and everywhere. A small city lot, a larger 

 estate, or the great city park alike call for the use of these beautiful trees. And 

 out of the great number of varieties you can find one or more that will fit, when 

 any other shrub or tree would be entirely out of place. 



The tall and stately Pines, the spreading Hemlocks, the sentinel-like Junipers, 

 the dense Arborvitaes can be arranged so skilfully that they have the appear- 

 ance of permanence and solidity, of grace and artistic taste. Without evergreens 

 our landscapes and home grounds would indeed be bare and forbidding. 



A double row of Arborvitaes or Spruces, on the windward side, will make the 

 house warmer; will protect the barn and stock from severe winds, driving snow, 

 and sleet; will save your vegetable garden or orchard from untimely frosts. 



A group of evergreens makes the best sort of screen to cut off unsightly 

 scenes; a hedge gives a feeling of privacy and security; while in winter days the 

 dark green foliage makes a bit of color in the winter landscape and the trees 

 become almost like old familiar friends. 



Evergreens may be planted during April and the first part of May. A very 

 good time to plant them is during the latter part of August and the first of 

 September, especially if we have plenty of rain. At this time of the year they 

 should be given an abundant supply of water when planting. This should be put 

 in the hole after the tree is set and the soil has been well rammed around the 

 tree and before the hole is filled. Then fill the hole with loose soil, and mulch. 



Evergreens ought to have a good, prepared soil, to do their best, and most of 

 them do not thrive in a wet situation. Manure must not come in contact with 

 their roots, but may be used for mulching to great advantage. 



Planting is a very important feature and should be done with utmost care. 

 They should not be planted too deep nor too shallow, as the roots of most 

 evergreens in their natural state are very shallow. After the roots have been well 

 covered with fine soil, with your foot or stamper press the ground very firmly. 

 After the ground has been firmly tramped around the roots, loose soil should be 

 put around the tree until the hole is level. Then mulch them, if possible, to 

 prevent evaporation. 



