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carefully worked among them. If the ground is dry, it is well to pour in some 
water when the hole is partially filled. See that the ground is firmly and 
solidly packed over all parts of the roots by exerting the full weight of 
the planter upon it, so that there will be no opportunity for dry air or frosc to 
enter aud destroy roots deprived of the full benefit of their natural protection. 
Omission to pack the earth solidly is a most frequent cauSe of failure in plant- 
ing nursery stock. Fill the holes full enough to be even with the surrounding 
surface after the fresh earth settles. Always remove the label when planting. 
If this is left until the tree is grown, the connecting wire often cuts into and 
destroys the tree or branch to which it is attached. Never use manure in 
contact with roots. When planting dwarf trees set them low enough to cover 
the stock upon which they are budded, but not lower. Large standard trees 
should be staked and tied, so that the wind will not loosen the roots. This 
should be so done that the bands will not chafe the trees. It is a very good 
way to drive two stakes and confine the tree between straw or hay bands, 
stretched from stake to stake. 
Mulching. — When trees or bushes are planted, they should be mulched 
or covered with a layer of coarse manure or litter from three to six inches deep, 
for a space of say two feet more in diameter than the extent of the roots. This 
keeps the earth moist and of even temperature. 
After culture. — Grass should not be allowed to grow about young trees 
or plants. The ground should be cultivated for a space of at least one foot 
outside the roots. If the ground is poor it should be enriched with surface ap- 
plications of manure. Pruning should be varied according to the condition of 
the tree and the purpose of the planter. It should be done regularly every 
spring, before the buds swell any. In this way the removal of large branches 
will be avoided. 
NUMBER OF TREES ON AN ACRE. 
30 feet apart each way.. 50 10 feet apart each way 435 
25 " " -- 70 8 " •' 680 
20 " " no 6 " " 1210 
18 •• '■ --I35 5 " " --I745 
15 '■ '■ 205 4 " ■' 2725 
12 " " -- --300 3 " " 4840 
Rule. — Multiply the distance in feet between the rows by the distance the 
plants are apart in the rows, and the product will be the number of square feet 
for each plant or hill ; which divided into the number of square feet in an acre 
(43, 560), will give the number of plants of trees to the acre. 
RLE AS E NOTE. 
No one is allowed to take orders for our stock unless authorized to do so 
over our signature. In localities where our stock is well known unscrupulous 
parties in different states have tried to make prospective buyers believe they 
were handling our stock. In a certain sen.se this is a compliment to us, but the 
buyer needs protection from such crooked business methods as this, and in 
such cases if the would-be seller cannot show proper credentials, write us im- 
mediately. 
STRONG PROOF. Do you want stronger evidence concerning 
the superior value of our stock than you find in the statements made by our 
patrons? You will find amoung our customers the most progressive and suc- 
cessful Fruit Growers m this country. 
A Word about Prices, Quality, Boxing and Freight. 
PRICES. You will note on many items our prices are as low and 
in some cases lower than last year. Apples, Cherry, and some kinds of 
Pears are higher owing to extreme scarcity. We have a surplus on some kinds 
of apples and pears and if prospective buyers who require a quantity, will send 
list of kinds wanted and if such varieties consist of any of which we have a 
surplus, we shall be pleased to quote our most favorable prices on same con- 
sistent with good quality. 
GRADES. Our different grades are all carefully selected and our lighter 
grades are not o'ld rough stock, but young, clean, thrifty and well rooted. 
Avoid an old small tree. 
