Brief Transplanting Directions 
J HE failures experienced in the 
planting of Trees, Shrubs, 
etc., result from a want of 
knowledge of conditions nec- 
essary to success, or from a 
careless disregard of them. 
Many Nurserymen are blamed 
for what might easily have 
been avoided had the planter 
consulted the plain 
wants and require- 
ments of the stock and 
given it at least a fair 
chance to grow and do 
well. We are inter- 
ested in the success of 
every article we send out; we take the great- 
est pains to place every item in the hands of 
our customers in the best possible condition, 
and in order to furnish some precautions which 
our experience suggests, and urge to a more 
cautious and considerate culture, we give a 
few hints on such points as are most essential. 
How to Take Care of Trees on Arrival- 
If not ready to plant on arrival, unpack the 
trees, but do not leave the roots exposed to 
freezing temperature. Dig a trench in some 
high and dry ground and heel in, cover- 
ing the roots with earth and follow di- 
rectly with plenty of water around the tree. 
Vou can leave them in the trenches until you. 
are ready to sot out. If frozen on arrival, 
leave in the boxes and place in cellar or in a 
cool, dark room that is free from frost, and let 
them remain until the frost has disappeared. 
If no cellar cover with sawdust or bury in 
sandj' soil until frost has gone. Do not ex'pose 
frozen trees to heat, light or air. Trees frozen 
solid will not be injured if handled in this way. 
If too dry from exposure or transit, bury in 
earth or place in water from 10 to 20 hours. 
How to Prepare the Soil 
The soil should be dry for fruit trees, either 
natural or by drainage. They will not thrive 
on damp ground. The land should be plowed 
two or three times and worked well with spring 
Well Rooted Trees Produce Well Fruited Trees 
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