Hedge of California Privet, Japan Ivy on House, Oriental Spruce and Wiegela on Lawn, 
Maple Trees in Distance. 
PLANTING A TREE. 
HOLES.— Dig wide, deep holes. If the subsoil is poor, dig 2^ feet deep, and fill the bottom with a foot of good soil mixed 
with one-fourth rotted manure. 
TRIMMING.— Trim as shown in the picture, cut- 
ting back half of last year's growth on the ends of 
the main branches. Cut out most ot 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.— Avoid 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.— Cover the ground 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, especi- 
ally a day after heavy rains or watering. The next 
spring dig in the mulch, add fertilizer and more mulch. 
FERTILIZERS.— Manure 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.— Water 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 aud water than the tree. 
HEELINC-IN.— To heel-in, or temporarily plant 
trees on arrival, spread out roots, pack, earth around, 
and water. 
STAKES.— Stakes, or guys 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, or 
slender trees use a 3 x 3-inch stake, running it up into 
the" top if necessary, and fasten closely to the tree by 
cord and hose or burlap bands. To protect from 
horses on the street, place galvanized wire cloth(i-inch 
mesh) around the tree and nail it to the stake. 
EVERGREENS— Evergreen 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. 
4®=* If these directions are intelligently followed, and 
trees do not live and grow, please write us. 
Planting Linden Tree. 
