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Framingham Nufsefies, Framingham. Mass. 
Advice to Correspondents 
How to Plant 
0 a person not much experienced in the art of planting trees it seems to be quite a task, but to 
those who are constantly doing it, it is the simplest thing in the world. We have often said 
that it was our conviction that more trees are killed with -intended kindji^ss than by willful 
neglect. Many people are so fussy in planting a tree that they consume a grfeat deal of time get- 
ting a single tree into the ground while there are twenty others drying up, awaiting their turn. 
FIRST OF ALL, do not dig the holes until the trees are on the ground ready to be put in. 
Dig the holes sufficiently large to put the trees in without cramping the roots, spreading them 
out laterally in their natural order. Do not get the holes too deep nor too shallow. The collar on the 
tree or bush will indicate how deeply it was planted in the ground before it was taken up. Make your 
plans to have it about one inch deeper when transplanted, after the giound is settled, than it was before 
it was lifted from the nursery. When the tree has once been set in the hole, get some good well-pulverized 
loam and fill in around the roots. No sods or manure shovild be used under any consideration. Shake the 
soil in gradually, and at the same time have another man standing by with a stick in hand to pack the soil 
in around the roots of the tree, so that every air space will be closed up. After the roots have been covered 
in this w-ay with good loam, take the tree by the stem and jolt it up and down for a little time until the 
earth has settled all it will, then fill up the hole with more loam. At this point it should be thoroughly 
trodden. There is no danger of getting it too hard at this stage. After it has been thoroughly firmed, fill 
the hole up again a little more than full and tread it again, after which some more light loam should be put 
on and left without treading. When trees or shrubs are planted in this way there is no danger of their dying. 
IN CASE IT IS VERY DRY, we would recommend the making of a thick mud paste and dipping 
the roots into it. This is known as "puddling" the roots. Set them into the ground with this mud stick- 
ing to them, and it will be found of great advantage, especially in a dry season. We would rather have this 
done than to have any amount of watering. After the plants have all been well set in this way we would 
advise the use of a liberal supply of manure as a mulch on top of the ground. Remember never to put 
any manure in the hole around the roots of the tree or plant, unless the result desired is to kill the tree. 
DO NOT waste time fussing with the plant. Do not waste time sprinkling water over a plant. 
Set the plants as above instructed, after which give them a good mulching, trust in the Lord for water, and 
nature will do the rest. 
PLANTING EVERGREENS is more difficult than planting deciduous trees, particularly if large, 
and extra care must be taken to keep the roots from becoming dry. Chances of success are much greater 
with small and medium-sized trees, and choice and rare sorts should be moved with a ball of earth attached 
when possible. The safety of this practice very greatly counterbalances increased cost, and we strongly 
urge patrons to adopt it. A charge for such additional labor must be made, but we promise that it will 
be reasonable. Do not water the tops of evergreens; pour the water slowly at the base and let it soak 
gradiially through to the roots. 
Formulas for Spraying 
Any of the Agricultural Experiment Stations will furnish bulletins so arranged that the grower may 
see at a glance what to apply, when and how to make the applications. Pamphlets on spraying will be 
furnished free upon application to The Bowker Fertilizer Co., either at Boston or New York. 
Landscape Gardening 
This is not a part of our business. We are growers of Nursery stock. Having a large acquaintance 
with Landscape Architects it will give us pleasure to introduce our customers to members of the profession. 
If in need of the services of a Landscape Architect write to us. 
Location of Nurseries 
The Nurseries arc located in Framingham, Mass., 21 miles west of Boston, on the Boston & Albany 
division of the New York C'entral It. K. Trains leave the South Station at frequent intervals during the 
day. The Nurseries are about two miles north of the South Framingham station, and may be reached by 
electric cars from there. Or Ihe Nurseries may be reached by the Boston & Worcester electric cars from 
Park Square, Boston, and will stop at the entrance of the Nurseries by giving the conductor notice. 
The Shipping Season 
The Spring shipping season usually opens here about the first of March and continues until the 
middle of May or the first of June. 
Fall shipping commences about the first of October and continues until freezing weather sets in. 
Evergreens can be successfully transplanted during August and September, as well as in the Spring 
if the weather is not too dry. Herbaceous Perennials should be transplanted either in the Spring or during 
September and the first half of October. 
