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HINTS AND HELPS 
It is placed so the center notch comes to the stake where 
the tree is to set and one stake is placed in each of the end 
notches. The center stake is then removed and the hole 
dug. Always have the hole a little too large for the 
trees’ roots. If the soil is poor dig the hole deep, and 
spade the top soil or some good garden soil into the bottom 
of the hole. Spread out the roots in their natural position, 
and fill in the fine soil about them, pressing it in around 
the roots with the hands. 
Place the setting board so the stakes come into the 
end notches, and have the tree come into the center one. 
Be sure the tree is set straight. If in a very windy section, 
incline a little towards the direction of the prevailing 
winds. In larger trees always place the thickest side 
towards the direction from wdrich the prevailing winds 
come. 
Trees can be set in the spring, any time after the frost 
is out of the ground, until the buds start. The ground 
should be made very firm around the roots and mulch 
should be kept on top. If late in the season or if the soil 
is dry the trees should be watered. Watering helps to 
settle the soil about the roots. Later, mulch the trees 
with soil or grass. Shrubs are set the same as trees. 
Wrong and right way of digging the holes for trees. 
