Dig the plant hole rather larger than the spread and depth of the roots. 
Deciduous Shruis have spreading roots. Shake and spread them out well. 
Set plant a trifle deeper than they were planted in the nursery — the old surface 
mark is easily seen on the stems. Pill hole nearly full, a shovelful at a time, 
treading it In firmly with the feet. Pour In water, as much as the soil will 
hold. After the water has soaked away, fill the rest of the hole and tread 
firmly. 
Evergreens are shipped to you with a ball of earth protecting the roots. Re- 
move the burlap which holds the earth. Carefully move plant, earth and all. 
Into the hole. Fill the hole and water as above — except that you should give the 
soil a second soaking before filling In the very top. 
Trees should be set an Inch or two deeper than they were In the nursery. 
Then proceed as with shrubs. If planted In windy spots, or if the trees are 
large and top-heavy, rope each tree to stakes driven solidly In the ground. Put 
burlap or some similar material between the rope and the bark to prevent 
chafing of the bark. Keep the ropes tightened. Remove ropes and burlap at 
the end of the next growing-season. 
Roses which are growing on their own roots should be planted an Inch or so 
deeper than in the nursery. Roses which have been grafted or budded should 
be planted so that the "bud" or graft joint is about two inches below the 
surface. Budded roses show a scar where the "bud" has grown onto the root 
stock and can be easily located by examination. 
In planting and caring for plants, bear In mind that the transplanting 
process Is akin to a surgical operation on human beings. Until they have become 
established they should be nui-sed along, particularly during times of drought 
In nursing the plants, use your common sense in connection with these planting 
directions. It will save you much unnecessary toll and drudgery, and prevent 
your nursing them to death. 
Remember — keep the roots moist until planted ; pack the soil firmly and thor- 
oughly around the roots; keep the soil moist but not muddy. 
Showing the treatment necessary with very dry, sandy or gravelly soils 
