FRAXINUS VELUNTINA 
ULMUS . . . Elm 
Ulmus americana. (Araorican or White 
Elm.) Tall growing and stately, one of the 
grandest of American trees. Bare root, 8 
to 10 ft., $1.25; 6 to 8 ft., 90c; 5 to 6 ft., 65c. 
U. glabra camperdowni. (Camperdown 
Elm.) Limbs grow outward and downward, 
giving the tree a remarkably picturesque 
effect. Always top-grafted. Our most 
beautiful weeping tree. Boxed, 5 to 6 ft., 
$5.00. 
U. pumila. (Chinese or Siberian Elm.) 
Most rapid growing of the Elms. Slender, 
graceful tree with slightly drooping branches. 
Leaves are smaller than American Elm. 
Bare root, 8 to 10 ft., $1.25; 6 to 8 ft., 90c; 
5 to 6 ft., 65c. 
U. parvifolia. (Evergreen Elm.) A very 
beautiful little tree with graceful, drooping 
branches. Foliage is bright green and except 
in quite cold sections it is ever-green. 
Gal. cans, 3 to 4 ft., 75c. 
PLATANUS ORIENTALIS 
How to Plant and Care for Ornamental Trees and Shrubs 
I N our climate, both evergreen and decid¬ 
uous trees and shrubs can be successfully 
transplanted during the winter months, 
with the exception of palms and bamboos, 
which move best in late spring and early 
summer. This applies, however, more 
particularly to plants dug from the open 
ground. Plants grown in pots, or established 
in boxes can be planted at any time during 
the year if they receive proper care. 
Digging the Holes. In preparing the 
holes for planting, do not fail to make them 
larger than the root system of the plant. 
Always fill in with top soil. Be sure to make 
the soil friable before shoveling in. Fill the 
hole about three-quarters full; then tramp 
it in. Then pour in from fifteen to twenty 
gallons of water. The following day level 
up the ground around the tree but do not 
tramp it. 
Handling Balled Plants. At all times 
use both hands when handling balled plants, 
by placing one hand under the ball; with the 
other steadying the plant by the stem. In 
filling in the hole around a balled tree, do 
not tramp on top of the ball, as this will 
break it, dislodging the fibrous roots and 
causing the plant to die. After the hole in 
which the balled tree is planted is partially 
filled, cut the cord at the top of the ball and 
turn down the burlap so that it will be com¬ 
pletely buried when the remainder of the 
hole is filled in. After the hole is three- 
fourths filled with soil, water freely and then 
draw loose soil around the body of the tree, 
but under no consideration tramp it down. 
Always leave a basin around the tree so 
water will soak in instead of running away 
from the tree. Do not remove the burlap 
from the ball (except as indicated above), 
as it will soon rot. 
Treatment ol Boxed Plants. When 
plants are received, dig the hole large enough 
to receive the box, arranging to have the 
tree stand at least four inches deeper than 
in the box. Dig the hole sufficiently large 
to make it possible to tilt the box to one side 
to remove one-half the bottom, then reverse 
the operation and remove the other half. 
The sides should then be carefully removed, 
taking care not to disturb the plant. Soil 
should be filled in around the plant, well 
tamped, and watered thoroughly. It is best 
to leave a good basin around the plant, 
which should be filled several times to insure 
the water reaching the bottom of the hole. 
It is a good plan to keep the tops well sprayed 
in the early morning and late evening hours. 
This practice should be continued three to 
four weeks. 
Pruning Ornamentals. The tops of 
deciduous trees and shrubs should be pruned 
in proportion to the amount of roots lost 
in transplanting. This means with large 
trees, having a body of from two to four 
inches in diameter, to top them within ten 
feet of the ground and shorten all lateral 
branches to eight inches. Do not top Birch 
trees, although the lateral branches may be 
shortened in 
Safety and Protection. In nearly all 
cases it is advisable to give the trunk of the 
trees protection to guard against sun-bum. 
This is done by giving the trunk a thorough 
whitewashing to the first branches and then 
wrapping loosely with burlap. Sunburn 
induces borers to enter the trees. 
The Importance of Staking. Most 
deciduous trees should be firmly staked when 
planted, as this will prevent heavy winds 
from loosening them and insure a straight 
growth. In fastening the tree to the stake, 
wrap some burlap around the body of the 
tree so as to prevent chafing. 
After Care. While of the greatest im¬ 
portance, proper planting is only the be¬ 
ginning. Trees may live even though 
neglected, but will fail to render the satis¬ 
faction and pleasure that is possible if wel 
cared for. Never let trees get dry during 
the first summer. When you irrigate, see 
that they get a thorough soaking. 
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