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F. & F. NURSERY CATALOGUE 



Another important factor to be considered is the time of planting. Most deciduous stock 

 may be safely planted in either Spring or Fall, though there are a few varieties which can not 

 always be safely transplanted in the Fall. Consult us on this matter and we will advise you 

 according to our experience of many years. In the Spring the planting season opens early in 

 April, while in the Fall most plants are matured and can be moved in October and until the ground 

 is frozen. 



Evergreen Trees and Shrubs may be planted in April and May, and also from about the 

 middle of August up to October, depending somewhat on climatic and weather conditions. 



All plants set out should be copiously watered from time to time unless the planting is favored 

 by abundant rains. 



Herbaceous plants may be planted in either Spring or Fall, preferably, however, in Septem- 

 ber; our experience has proven this to be the most favorable time under all conditions, also insur- 

 ing best blooming results for the coming season. This stock should be well mulched before 

 severe Winter sets in. The mulching should not be done indiscriminately. Some varieties 

 can be well covered with rotted manure, while others — like Hollyhock, Foxglove, Canterbury 

 Bells, etc. — are best protected by a covering of leaves and some coarse manure on top. Better 

 yet is to take up such kinds as are subject to decay from extreme moisture and store them in a 

 moderately dry coldframe. 



LANDSCAPE WORK 



To those who have time and do not wish to employ experienced help, the following sugges- 

 tions will be helpful: 



Endeavor from the beginning to picture in your mind the appearance of the work when 

 completed, and also what the result will be in after years when the trees and plants have attained 

 their growth. 



The first step will be to locate your drives and walks; these should be conveniently placed 

 and as few and short as possible; a slight curve, however, is more graceful and pleasing to the eye 

 than a straight line. In grading be sure and have at least a foot of good soil on top. Try to 

 avoid steep terraces; slopes of easy, natural curves will keep in order much longer, seldom re- 

 quire repair and are easier to mow and take care of. If a steep bank is indispensable, it may be 

 planted in masses with shrubbery and plants suited to the location. 



In placing the trees and shrubs preserve the desirable views, screening the objectionable. 

 Trees with bold outlines planted at a distance will give character, while groups of the smaller 

 growing and more select varieties should lend charm to the foreground. Procure such as are 

 best adapted to the location and are easily taken care of and that will produce a variety of flowers 

 and foliage to make your grounds attractive throughout the year. 



In arranging the plantings leave as large an open stretch of lawn as possible, and on the 

 outskirts of the grounds plant in masses and beds with large bays and projections, to which 

 later, if desired, new acquisitions may be added. Consider the size of the plants at maturity, 

 that the largest may be placed at the rear and not hide those of smaller growth. Give each 

 full room for development. If immediate effect is desired the planting can be thickly made by 

 placing first what is to remain permanently, allowing ample room for their development, then 

 fill in about these with plants which are later to be removed. 



We shall be glad to confer with those interested in landscape development. 



