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reasons we claim great advantages from our soil. This is a matter of the greatest importance to every pianter. 
It pays to produce the best and that only. It is one of the first laws of nature, that in order to obtain the best 
we must have the best to produce from. 
A very important feature in connection with our trees is that, grown upon our heavy, strong, rich, well- 
' drained soil, they are healthier, longer-lived, less liable to injury from extreme cold, and more productive than 
when taken from a light soil, and that, being furnished with a more abundant supply of healthy, well-ripened 
and fibrous roots, they bear transplanting to a different soil and climate. 
t 1 Hints on Transplanting, etc. 
The following points should never be overlooked : 
PREPARATION OF THE SOIL. Prepare a rich, deep bed of mellow soil, and have the land sufficiently 
drained to relieve the roots from standing water. To insure a fine growth, land should be in as good condition 
as is required for a crop of wheat, corn or potatoes. 
PRUNING BEFORE PLANTING. Nearly all the trees taken from the nursery require pruning before 
transplanting, to balance the loss of roots occasioned by their removal. The tops should be shortened-in by 
rutting off half the last season’s growth of all the branches, but large branches should not be cut off close to the 
I trunk as it injures the vitality of the tree. All broken or bruised roots should be cut off smoothly up to the 
sound wood, so as to hasten the emission of new roots and fibers. 
PLANTING. Make the holes large enough to admit the roots without any cramping or bending, and deep 
enough to bring the tree to its natural depth. The fine surface soil should be used in covering the roots, and 
this should be 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 frost to enter and 
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 planting nursery stock. Fill the holes full enough to be even with the surround- 
ing 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 the 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. 
MULCHING. When trees or bushes are planted, they should be mulched or covered with a layer of coarse 
manure or litter from 3 to 6 inches deep for a space of say 2 feet or 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 grovV 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 en- 
riched with surface applications 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. 
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The Planting of Home Grounds 
We are constantly called upon to give advice on the selection of proper trees and plants for planting, and 
the general treatment of the home grounds. We take pleasure in answering inquiries of this nature, giving the 
full benefit of our experience to all who indicate a desire for it. We plan and plant each year many private 
estates and gardens in all parts of the country, with results satisfactory to the owners, and at great saving 
of cost. Our method appeals directly to owners of suburban homes with grounds of medium extent, as well 
as to those of larger areas. In instances when a visit and personal inspection is required, we will send a 
thoroughly experienced plantsman or landscape architect, as the case may require, to advise and consider 
plans and treatment of a place, at comparatively small expense. 
Plantings of gardens and grounds of medium or small extent car. usually be arranged easily from pencil 
sketches sent to us by mail. We should be given the shape and size of plot to be treated, with the correct 
location of existing buildings, trees, walks, etc. Our suggestions will be made plain, and can be carried out 
by any intelligent planter. Our charges for trees, shrubs, plants and any other requirements in the develop- 
ment of the planting arranged by us will be found reasonable in every instance. 
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