NURSERY IN CALIFORNIA—ESTABLISHED 1865 
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One-half Birdseye View of Our Nursery, Showing the Office, Lathhouses, Greenhouses and Blocks of 
Ornamental Trees Are Here in Evidence 
Ornamental Department 
In our climate both evergreen and deciduous trees can be transplanted sueoessfuUy during the winter months. 
Palms and bamboos move best in the late spring;. The foregoing applies particularly to plants that have to be dug from 
the open ground. Those grown in pots and also plants established in boxes can be planted at any time during the year 
if they receive proper care and attention. 
DIGGING HOLES 
In preparing the hole for planting, the hole should be made SQUARE and much larger than the root system of 
the plant. Take out the soil to at least a foot deeper than necessary to accommodate the roots. Partially fill in the 
hole with good soil and firm well to a height necessary to accommodate the plant, taking care that plant will rest at the 
same height that it stood in the nursery row. ^ 
In filling in the hole around a balled tree, do not tramp on top of the ball, as this will break it, dislodge the 
fibrous roots and in many instances cause the plant to die. After the hole in which the balled tree is planted is partially 
filled, cut tlie cord at the top of ball and turn down the burlap so that it will be completely buried when the remainder 
of the hole is filled in. Do not entirely remove the burlap from the ball, as it will soon rot. 
BOXED PLANTS 
When plants come boxed, stand in the hole just as the plant will remain when planted. When in its proper poeltion, 
tilt box to one side and remove one-half of the bottom, reverse the operation and remove the other half of the bottom. 
The sides should then be carefully removed, taking care nnt to disturb the plant. Soil should be filled in around the 
plant, well firmed and watered thoroughly. It is best to leave a good basin around the plant, wliich should be filled several 
times to insure water reaching the bottom of the hole. If the weather is hot. it is a good plan to let the tops of 
evergreens stay tied up for a few days. It greatly reduces evaporation and helps the trees to get established. Keep 
tops well sprayed. 
DECIDUOUS TREES AND SHRUBS 
The tops of deciduous trees and shrubs should be pruned in proportion to the amount of roots lost in transplanting. 
Their natural shape should lie preserved as much as possible. The depth of the hole should permit the neck of the plant 
to be as near the surface of the ground as it was originally. Firm soil well around the roots and water thoroughly. Do 
not put manure among the roots when planting. A good mulch of manure or straw on top of ground around the plant 
will be beneficial. 
All broken or bruised roots should be cut back with a sharp knife to good sound wood. In planting deciduous trees 
and shrubs with bare roots, the hole should be large enough to allow all the roots to be spread out to their full length 
and in their natural ^position. 
In nearly all cases it is advisable, and in hot districts it is of utmost importance to give the trunk of the tree 
some protection to guard against sunburn. A good method is to whitewash the trunk from the top of the ground to the 
first branches and wrap loosely with burlap. Where sunburn occurs, it is an invitation for borers to enter the trees. 
Most trees should be firmly staked when planted, as this will prevent heavy winds from loosening them and insures 
a straight growth. This is a very important precaution with both deciduous and evergreen trees and !« l<>o often neglected. 
In fastening the tree to the stake, take pains to do it so the tree will not be chafed or choketl by the rope. 
Proper planting, while of the very greatest importance, is really only a good start in the right direction. Trees 
may live if neglected, but they will come very far from attaining perfection. Never let them get dry the first summer. 
When you water the ground around them, see that it is thjroughly soaked. This is viwtly letter than giving tlieni a little 
water continually. The tops will appreciate almost daily spraying on hot days In early morning and evening hours during 
the drycst weather. Keep the ground around your plants and trees thoroughly loose and preferably mulched as well. 
Good stock properly planted and cared for will more than repay all expenditure of time and money. 
