CULTIVATION 
T7~EEP the ground well cultivated around vents weeds and improves the appearance 
newly planted trees, especially in a of the grounds, 
dry season, as this conserves moisture, pre- 
WINTER CARE 
A LITTLE work in the fall is the means 
of saving many a tree from frost heav¬ 
ing. Mulch well as far around as the 
branches extend, and about eight inches 
deep. Hold in place with board or rocks 
if light. Mice might nest in straw but 
do not in a mulch of evergreen branches; 
manure and peat moss are good. 
Some varieties of conifers that are not 
considered hardy in exposed locations may 
be protected with a screen of burlap around 
the tree. This prevents the dryed out 
burned foliage sometimes noticed after a 
winter of hot sun and high winds. 
INSECTS AND DISEASES 
/COMPARED with shrubs and fruit 
trees, Evergreens enjoy a far greater 
freedom from insect pests, often going for 
years without trouble of any kind. 
Nearly all of the foliage feeders, such as 
caterpillars, bag worms and gipsy moth may 
be controlled by spraying with arsenate of 
lead when first noticed—a half pound in ten 
gallons of water. When White Pine weevil 
kills the tips they need to be removed and 
burned. 
Scale insects and aphis are prevented by 
a three per cent miscible oil or petroleum 
soap. Inspect the trees for small white 
scales, pineapples or white wooly messes in 
May or June and spray if necessary. 
Red Spider comes with hot dry weather 
and is removed by a stiff stream of water or 
a heavy rain. 
PROPER TIME OF THE YEAR 
for various evergreen operations 
April —Remove winter mulch. 
April 15 to June 12 —Transplanting and 
shipping period for our climate. 
Early Summer —Prune new growth now if 
you wish to retard growth. 
Late Summer —Prune after buds harden if 
you wish to strengthen growth. 
September 1 to November 1 —Fall transplant¬ 
ing and shipping period for our trees. 
October —Soak ground with water and 
mulch trees well. 
Orders for trees may be placed at any 
time during the year, but to insure delivery 
order as much in advance of shipping month 
as possible. All orders are subject to prior 
sales. 
We are in a position to grow stock for 
future delivery, and will be pleased to con¬ 
sider in detail your future requirements. 
DEVELOPING A NEW LEADER 
COME trees are designed to look most 
^ beautiful with one single top leader. 
If this is broken or bent, tie a thin stick 
near the top of the tree in a vertical posi¬ 
tion. Then select one of the side branches 
near the top of the tree and tie it in place 
firmly, but do not wire it. Leave for several 
months. 
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