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The Watering of Newly Planted 

 Nursery Stock 



IF drought ensues, artificial watering 

 should be resorted to. This does not 

 mean frequent sprinkling, but a thor- 

 ough soaking once or twice a week when 

 the ground is dry. 



The maintenance of cultivated areas 

 about each of the plants stimulates growth 

 and conserves moisture. 



Mulching areas about the plants with 

 grass clippings, long manure or straw 

 retains the moisture and should be done if 

 possible. 



The Right Tree for the Right Place 



In this catalogue we frequently recommend that a certain tree or shrub is suited 

 for a moist or dry location. Everyone should remember that such suggestions are general 

 and that local conditions may change the general rule. 



All planting problems are really individual. Note the kind of plants that thrive well 

 in your locality and study the conditions under which certain plants succeed or fail. 

 Your own observations will be of great help when you consider the planting of trees or 

 shrubs. And what a pleasure there is in this plant study. If you have never acquainted 

 yourself with the plants that surround you every day you will be surprised to learn that 

 nature is a very wonderful teacher. A walk in the park or the woods is always a pleasure, 

 and it is in just such odd moments that you can learn most about the plants that you see 

 every day. We believe you will be surprised to learn how many different kinds have 

 hitherto passed unnoticed. 



Such a study is fascinating to say the least. Supplement your own observation with 

 a bit of "book learning" and before you know it you will be talking about Shasta Daisies 

 and Stephanandra with as much understanding as the motor enthusiast talks about 

 carburetors and magnetos. And above all you will be fortifying yourself with a store of 

 information that will prove invaluable, not only in the purchase of plants but also in 

 their care. 



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When you water don't sprinkle to settle the dust, but 

 pour water about the roots, and only when 

 ground is dry; not necessarily daily. 



