Japan Maples at Fruitland 
DECIDUOUS TREES 
The wise tree-planter readily appreciates the difference in value between a tree dug in the forest and 
one taken from our nursery, where it has received proper care during the first years of its life. The one is 
tall, slender, and with only a small top; the other is sturdy, with well-developed trunk and a top that is a 
promise of its future beauty and usefulness as a shade tree. All of our trees have been transplanted several 
times, and plenty of room for development allowed in the row. The root-system is perfect, and when our 
nursery-grown trees are properly set and pruned there should be no loss. 
Directions for Planting and Pruning. Before setting out, cut off the broken or bruised roots, should 
there be any. Trees with branching heads should have the smaller branches cut out, and the larger branches 
cut back to within three or four buds of their base; but when a tree has an abundance of roots and a small 
top and few branches, then the pruning need not be so severe. However, when the roots are small and the 
top heavy, then prune the tree severely. In many cases remove every lateral limb, preserving only the leader, 
and this, if too long, may be cut back to the proper height. Frequently large trees are transplanted without 
pruning. This neglect will often cause the tree to die. Dig the hole intended for the tree of ample size, 
so when the young roots start out they will have soft ground in which to grow. The best fertilizer is well- 
rotted stable manure, thoroughly mixed with the soil. 
Flant about 2 inches deeper than the tree originally stood in the nursery row, using the top soil for 
filling in around the roots. See that every interstice around the roots is thoroughly filled, and that every 
root is brought into contact with the soil. When the hole is nearly filled, pour in a bucket of water so as to 
set the soil around the roots, then fill in the balance of the hole and press the dirt gently with the foot. When 
the tree is planted, mulch with 5 or 6 inches of well-decomposed stable manure; this should extend over the 
circumference of the hole. Keep free from grass and weeds and loosen up the soil occasionally. 
Acer. Maple 
Acer dasycarpum, or saccharinum (Silver, or White 
Maple). A native species. A desirable rapid-growing 
shade tree. Foliage bright green and silvery white 
beneath. Attains a height of 50 to 60 feet. Should 
not be confused with the Silver Poplar, or European 
Aspen, which throws up many shoots from the roots. 
each 10 100 
10 to 12 ft., 134 to 2 in. cal...$i 00 $8 00 
8 to 10 ft., to 134 in. cal.. 75 6 00 $45 00 
6 to 8 ft., % to i in. cal. 40 3 00 25 00 
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Acer dasycarpum Wierii (Wier’s Cut-leaf Silver Maple). 
This is a beautiful form of the Silver Maple. Leaves 
deeply cut and delicately divided; branches drooping, 
frequently touching the ground. A rapid grower and 
a very effective and popular variety for lawn and 
park planting. Height, 35 to 40 ft. 
6 to 8 ft., z /i to 1 in. cal., each 10 100 
budded, well branched.So 75 $6 00 $40 00 
S to 6 ft., budded, well 
branched. 50 4 00 35 00 
