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LINN COUNTY NURSERY 
Evergreens 
The following are the best kind of Evergreens to i)lant in this state for shelter 
belts and ornament. There is nothing which will add more to the value of a farm or 
more comfort to the occupants than a well arranged plantation of Evergreens. Their 
shade is cool and refreshing in summer, and a belt of them is the greatest barrier 
against winter blasts which can be provided. Our Evergreens have been two or three 
times transplanted; are heavily rooted, stocky, and thrifty plants. Failure with Ever- 
greens is usually due to careless handling, planting or cultivation. 
Directions for Planting and Caring for Evergreens. 
Soil. Any soil that will grow corn or garden vegetables is suitable for Evergreens. 
Planting. Dig holes large, so that the roots are not crowded, using the top soil in 
the bottom of the hole and arranging the roots carefully, working the fine soil around 
and among the roots with your hand and shaking the tree occasionally as the filling is 
going on, to settle the soil. When the roots are well covered, hold the tree upright, 
treading the soil very firmly around and over them with the feet. When this is done 
you have a basin or hole around the tree that will hold half a pail of water; fill this 
basin with water and in half an hour or so, after the water has soaked away, fill the 
basin with good, 
mellow soil without 
much tramping. 
Evergreen roots 
must always be very 
carefully protected 
from the sun and 
dry air; they should 
lie dipped in a paste 
of mud, or at least of 
water before placing 
in the hole. 
Watering. The 
month of August is 
the critical period 
lor newly planted 
ICvergreens, for dur- 
ing this month, un- 
like deciduous trees, 
l^vcrgreens make a 
new root growth, 
which require mois- 
ture. If rains have 
not been plenty the 
trees should be 
watered. Make a 
basin around each 
tree by pulling away 
the soil with a hoe, 
and water as de- 
MDGHO PINE scribed above. If 
the season is very 
hot and dry, this watering should be commenced the latter part of July and continued 
through the period of drought. 
Cultivation. Thorough cultivation is very essential to the growth of vegetation 
of all kinds and nothing appreciates it more than Evergreens. They should be culti- 
vated at least once a week up to August 1st, when a good mulching of partially rotted 
hay or straw may be given. Care should be taken not to use green manure, as it is 
detrimental. 
Seedlings. The largest sizes of seedlings may be planted and treated as above; 
smaller sizes should be planted in well prepared beds with a dibble, and shaded the 
first season. 
Windbreaks. Plant Spruces, Firs and Arborvitaes in single rows, 4 to 6 feet apart; 
double rows, 10 feet apart. Scotch and Austrian Pines; single row, 8 feet, double row, 
10 to 12 feet. White Pine; single row, 8 feet, double row, 12 to 14 feet. 
