PROPER PLANTING 
Trees, shrubs, and flowers require im¬ 
mediate and careful attention for successful 
results in planting. They must not be ex¬ 
posed to the wind or sun before planting, 
and should be cultivated and watered after 
planting to assure quick establishment. 
HANDLING UPON ARRIVAL 
Receive your stock without delay and plant 
just as soon as possible. Plants received in freez¬ 
ing weather should not be opened until they have 
been put in a cool but frost proof cellar and grad¬ 
ually thawed out. The stock will not be injured 
if gradually thawed out in this way. 
Stock which seems somewhat dry upon open¬ 
ing, should be buried in wet soil for a day or so. 
This will quickly liven the stems and make them 
ready for planting. Small bundles may be placed 
in tubs of water for the same results. 
If possible plant at once. If weather conditions 
do not permit immediate planting, place bundles or 
boxes in a cool but frostproof cellar. Should plant¬ 
ing be delayed more than one or two days, unpack 
stock and heel-in in a well-drained location. 
HEELING-IN STOCK TEMPORARILY 
Dig a trench sufficiently deep and wide to re¬ 
ceive roots and at least a third of the top without 
crowding or breaking roots. Lean the stock bundles 
or trees at an angle, as shown in the cut, to save 
extra digging. Fine soil should be used so that 
the roots can be packed well to prevent air-pockets 
and drying out. Water when the ground is dry 
and heap the soil well about the stems of the stock. 
If trees or shrubs are to be heeled-in over winter, 
they should be well covered and all packing material 
removed to prevent mice from nesting and damag¬ 
ing stock. 
Showing Method of Heeling-in Stock 
