Planting, Cultivating, etc. 
If trees cannot be planted immediately 
when received they should be unpacked 
and set in trench; cover roots with mel¬ 
low earth and thoroughly wet. If trees 
are frozen when received, the whole bun¬ 
dle should be laid in a trench and cov¬ 
ered with earth, or placed in a cool cel¬ 
lar until the weather moderates. 
To plant trees dig holes large enough to 
bold roots in their natural position. When 
a plow can be used the holes are easily 
dug by throwing out two or three fur¬ 
rows, and shoveling out the dirt where 
the trees are to stand. Set the tree so that 
it will stand the same depth as it did in 
the nursery, then fill in soil to cover 
roots, and pour in a bucket or two of 
water. When this is soaked into the 
ground, then 1111 in the balance of soil, 
and then cut the tree back to about 2 to 
i feet, according to size and age of tree. 
Cultivating. — Frequent and thorough 
cultivation, especially for the first year 
or two, is almost necessary. 
To prevent rabbits from injuring young 
trees, would suggest that either corn 
stalks or old newspapers be tied around 
each tree. 
Selection of Varieties. — Except where 
particular varieties are wanted, the best 
assorment is secured by leaving the se¬ 
lection to us, stating the general character 
of soil, tbe desired time of ripening, elc. 
Copy of Certificate No. 71 
OFFICIAL NURSERY INSPECTION CERTIFICATE 
STATE Ob’ TEXAS, 
Department of Agriculture. 
This is to certify that the Ret. Nursery and Floral stock grown, exhibited or 
held for sale by A. W. STEINBRING NURSERY, at New Braunfels, County of Co¬ 
mal, State of Texas, has been inspected by a duly authorized Inspector of this De¬ 
partment in accordance with the provisions of the Orchard and Nursery Inspection 
Laws of the State of Texas, and found to be apparently free from Dangerously 
Injurious Insect Pests and Plant Diseases. 
A printed copy of this certificate on any shipping tag attached to any shipment 
of Retail Nursery and Floral Stock is authority to any freight or express agent in 
Texas to accept same for transportation. This certificate is void after September 
1, 1934. Austin, Texas, September I. 1933. 
Approved: J. E. McDONALD 
Commissioner of Agriculture. 
J. M. DEL CURTO 
Chief Inspector of 
Orchards and Nurseries. 
