4 HARRISONS’ NURSERIES, BERLIN, MD., U.S.A. 
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. 
Planting. 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- 
very, “Do not “mix the. soll, 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 
winter, clear a space of 15 inches 
pi pune ihe tree to avoid damage One Year Peach Trees. 
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 with 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. 
