16 THE CHAS. G. CURTIS CO., 
GENERAL INFORMATION 
PLANTING: 
Rhododendrons, Kalmia, Azaleas and Hemlock are easily grown 
if you follow a few very simple directions for planting. These 
are as follows: 
(1) Plant in a soil with plenty of drainage. Break up heavy sub¬ 
soil if it is near the surface. 
(2) Never plant more than 1 inch deeper than they formerly grew. 
(3) Use a large quantity of leaf mold or humus in the hole in 
direct contact with the roots. 
(4) When covering leave a depression around the base of the 
plant instead of a mound of soil. This will carry surface water 
directly to the roots. 
(5) Use a mulch of layers or sawdust on the surface around the 
plant. This is particularly important in Fall planting. 
(6) Use water frequently throughout the first year—preferably 
soft water. 
(7) Rhododendron maximum should never be planted in a sunny 
location or where they are exposed to strong winds. 
(8) Be sure your soil is acid. Do not plant in lime soil without 
special treatment. 
PACKING: 
The packing is done by experienced men. The floor of the car 
is first covered with a thick layer of moist sawdust. When deck¬ 
ing is used the poles are covered with burlap and then with sphag¬ 
num moss. Sphagnum moss and burlap are also used around the 
doors to keep out the drying winds. The plants are packed tightly 
on the sawdust and moss and thoroughly drenched with water. 
Cordwooding or laying the plants down is done if the customer so 
desires. This is done with care and moss is used liberally between 
the layers. 
Packing is done at cost for less than carload lots. 
BURLAPPING: 
There is an extra charge of 10 cents to 25 cents per plant for bur¬ 
lapping where it is not designated. 
CLAIMS: 
We accept all orders upon condition that they shall be void should 
injury befall stock from frost, hail, storms or other causes over 
which we have no control. We cannot be held responsible for 
delays and damage in transit. 
Complaints of shipments must be made within three days after 
receipt of goods, otherwise it will be considered that there is no 
complaint or claim. 
INSPECTION: 
As we have nurseries in the State of Pennsylvania as well as New 
York, we hold inspection certificates from both states. 
PRICES: 
Prices are F. O. B. shipping point. There will be 6% interest 
charged on all unpaid accounts after 60 days. 
