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been properly trimmed, regrardless of the 
great iniury to the present api)ea.rance of the 
tree. In transplanting- under the most care- 
ful managrement, so many of the nbrous roots 
which carry nourishment are destroyed that 
it is very essential that the top be corres- 
pondingrly removed. 
When hole is dug large enough to admit 
all roots without ciowding. place the tree in 
proper position, fill the hole about half-full 
of rich top soil. Arm well again, this will 
hold the trees in proper condition, follow this 
by some loose soil raised about 3 inches 
above surface of the ground, to prevent soil 
baking above roots of the tree, a mulch of 
barn-yard manure is much better for this 
purpose, it not only answers as a mulch, but 
a fertilizer also, any kind of straw may be 
used for the mulching which prevents the 
ground from baking or cracking and main- 
tains an equal temperature, and supplies 
moisture for the i-oots. Do not fail to mulch. 
Peacli trees require harsher pruning than 
other trees. Figure 4 repiesents one of the 
Peach trees as it is sent from the nursery. 
Figure 5 shows how it should look when 
it i.s iilanted by the customer. 
PRUNING 
Do not cut back the tops of Evergreens 
when planting. The limbs of all fruit and 
shade trees, shrubs, roses, etc.. should be 
cut back two-thirds when planted. 
The stmes should now be put in condition 
for the formation of the top by removing 
all tlie limbs to the point where It is de- 
sired to h.ave the top: then cut b.ick each 
remaining limb, leaving from four to si. v buds 
of last se.ason's growth. In the absence of 
anv limbs suitable to form a torm a top. cut 
the tree down to the reciuisile height, le.av- 
ing the dormant buds to make the tip. 
The necessity of pruning vigorously at the 
time of setting i.s generally a very ungrate- 
ful one to the planter, as it injures for a 
time the appearance of the tree to an un- 
jiractical eye. It should, however, be unhes- 
itatingly performed, all the branches to the 
extent of at least one-half the length of the 
previous year's growth being removed. Care 
.should also be used to give the proper form 
to the tree. The he.id may be left high or 
low as the taste of the planter may prefer, 
or as the nature of the tree in some cases 
may require. 
Always remove the straw and moss from 
the package before planting. Never pnt 
manure so ns to come In contact with the 
roots of any plant or tree. Use only good 
soil on and around the roots. 
The foregoing has been prepared with the 
greatest care, and with a special desire to 
aid our customers in the growth and care 
of their stock. 
CULTIVATION 
Cultivate and hoe frequently. Nothing can 
thrive if the weeds and grass are allowed to 
sap the life of the soil. Truck crops should 
be planted in the orchard imtil the trees are 
large enough to lequire all of the soils fer- 
tility. Never plant tiees in waterlogged soil. 
HOW TO Sr.T AND GROW STRAW"ERRY 
PLANTS FOR BEST RESULTS 
The rtrawberry will thrive in a great va- 
riety of soils and locations. Any land that 
will grow good corn or gener.al farm and 
truck crops, will grow strawberries, if pro- 
perly drained. Strawlierries are not a success 
In waterlogged land, springy land well drain- 
ed is a good type of soil, IT MUST BE 
WEI^T. DRAINED, we do not either recom- 
mend planting strawberries on EXTREMELY 
high land unless In a section where there is 
ample rainfall for vegetation, and soil is very 
fertile, if this be the conditions they will 
prove a great success on extremely high 
sandy land. If you have grown strawberries 
on your land before, there is no one a bet- 
ter .ludge than yourself about where they 
should lie planted. Strawberries will do ex- 
ceedingly well following truck crops, such as 
Tomatoes, Peas, Beans, Cabbage, etc.. or on 
land that iias been spre.ad with barn-yard 
manure, when possible the year before plants 
are set. plant a crop of cow peas in the land, 
they make real strawberry plant food, and 
we have never failed to have success with 
strawberries, preceeded by a good crop of 
pe.as. 
Preparing Land. The land should be plow- 
ed deep, if possible, as this gives the water 
chance to go down quick when wet. and 
causes moisture to rise in times of drougth. 
Lay off the rows after you have thoroughly 
pulveiized or made smooth by use of some 
machinery either 3^4 or 4 feet apart, set the 
plants in rows 3 % feet apart. 1 to 1% feet 
in the row, I'ows 4 feet apart sets plants 1 
foot apart in the row; either method is prac- 
tical for field culture. See table page — in 
this catalog for the number of plants i-e- 
quiied to set an aci"e at given distances. After 
plants are .set cultivate freciuently about ev- 
ei"y 7 to 10 days, keep .all grass and weeds 
from the iilants by use of a hoe, while in its 
inf.ancy st.age. 
FcTllli/cr. Barn-yard manure spread on the 
land liefoi'e plowing is very good, if this can 
1 e done we prefer it above all other manures. 
When using commercial fertilizer jit the roots 
one should be careful that it is put down in 
bottom of furrow, and mixed well with the 
soil before making up the rows, we have 
fi're.at success v\-ith per cent ammcmia, and 
8 per cent PhosiJhoric acid or in otlier words 
,'i 5-8-(i used in the i-ow. mixed with the soil 
well before making up the bed to set the 
plants in. BE SURE YOU ARE NOT USING 
ANY POTASH AT THE ROOT OF THE 
PLANTS, as this will eat off all of the fiber 
roots as fast as they will undertake to make, 
when using a commercial fertilizer. 5-8-0 ap- 
pl.v about 10 lbs. to every 100 y.-irds of row. 
The plants should be set with .a trowel or 
flat dibble, do not leave the crciwn of the 
lilants either above or below the surface of 
the groimd. Yoimg' plants set in the spring 
will l)loom quite full; these blooms 
should be cut off to make the plants strong- 
er in g"rowth, which will mean more new 
plants and a he.avier crop of fruit the next 
fruiting season. 
Time To Set Strawlierry Plants. In the 
south plants should he set in January. Feb- 
ruary and March, in the middle states March 
and April, in the Northern States APRIIj. 
Plants always for the greatest results should 
be planted just as early as you can get the 
land ready, we have greater success with 
them by planting during the month of Feb- 
ruary, than the month of April, Init here in 
Delaware it is not always possible to have 
the land ready by February owing to fieez- 
ing we;ither, however this is our month for 
planting whenever possible, which usually is. 
MANY OF OUR CUSTOMERS, wait until they 
have their land ready to set the plants be- 
fore placing their order with us. or giving 
us instructions to ship, in case the order has 
been phaced before; THIS IS A MISTAKE, 
be sure to have your jilants on hand when 
you are ready to set them; SHOULD THEY 
REACH YOU before you are ready for them; 
SEE healing instructions page ■ — in this cat- 
alog', they will keep in fine condition for 2 
to 3 weeks when healed in and you have 
them when you w.ant them. We strongly 
recommend this to our northern customers. 
PRUNING ROOTS 
Before .setting plants it Is li st to prun the 
roots back about one-fourth. Cutting off the 
ends of the roots cau.ses them to callous, and 
they will send out numerous feeders and will 
make a much stronger root system than 
could be made if the roots were not pruned. 
And shortening the roots makes it easier to 
set the plants. In doing this pruning you 
simply take a pair of shears or a sharp knife 
and cut about 1 inch off the lower end of 
the roots. A full bunch of twenty-five plants 
may be pruned at one cutting. 
