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Planting^ a Xree. 



HOLES. ^^i§: wide, deep holes. If the subsoil is poor, dig 2^ feet deep, and fill the b ttom with a 

 foot of good soil mixed with one-fourth rotted manure. 



TRIMMING. ^^^^ shown in the picture, cutting back lialf of last year's growth on the ends 

 of the main branches. Cut out most of the inside twigs. Leave some buds on 

 every branch. Cut close to a bud or side branch. 



Trim shrubs by removing the old or largest shoots. Do not trim to a round form. 



ROOTS. ^^^^^ breaking: by rough handling. Cut smooth the broken roots, as at A, and spread 



roots in natural position the same depth as before. Pack the soil firmly under and 



between the roots, leaving no air spaces. Soak the ground thoroughly. 



MULCH. ^^^^^ g-round with a mulch of strawy manure, leaves or salt hay, or keep a dry, fine 

 earth-mulch by hoeing 4 inches deep and wider than the roots extend once in two weeks 

 all summer, especially a day after heavy rains or watering. The next spring dig in the mulch, add 

 fertilizer and more mulch. 



FERTILIZERS. ^^^^^^ is not a complete plant food. Apply on top or mix in the soil, but not 



against the roots, one quart of fertilizer which should contain 5 to 10 per cent of 



potash. Wood-ashes and bone-flour are excellent. 



WATER, '^^ts^ once a week, or once in two weeks, from May to August, by soaking the ground 

 thoroughly with half a barrel of water, unless there are heavy and frequent rains. 



Keep down weeds. A few weeds will take 

 up more food and water than the tree gets. 



HEELING-IN. to heel-in or temporarily 



plant trees on arrival, 



spread out roots, pack earth around, and 

 water. 



STAKES. St^^es or g-uys are needed 



• only with tall or large trees, 



or those with poor roots. A tree of the size 

 shown, with good roots, needs no stake or 

 wire. For larger trees, rig three or four 

 double wire guys and twist tight, as shown. 

 For smaller, slender trees, use a 3 x 3-inch 

 stake, running it up into the top if neces- 

 sary, and fasten closely to the tree by cord 

 and hose or burlap bands. To protect from 

 horses on the street, nail galvanized wire 

 cloth (i-inch mesh) around the tree and 

 stake. 



EVERGRE ENS. E^erereen tree roots 



• must not be allowed 



to dry out in the least. If possible, select 

 a foggy time for moving them, and in 

 doubtful cases, set a barrel of water near 

 and sprinkle the tops several times a day 

 for a week or two. When carting trees, use 

 blankets or sail cloth to cover the roots. 



If these directions are intelligently fol- 

 lowed, and trees do not live and grow, 



■ot -u- T- J m please write us. 



Planting: Linden Tree. 



