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IIAKUISOXS’ XrnSICRIES, r.ERLIX. MD.. U. S. A. 
General Planting Directions 
Care of Slock on Arrival. All stock sliould be jtlantod iin- 
mcdiutely on arrival; but if not couvcnioiit to do so. opuu bundle 
and heel roots in the ground, covering them thoroughly. 
Planting. Dig holes twice Uie 
size necessary to take in all the 
j'oois; throw toi)soil to one side, 
and use it for lilling around the 
]-oots: tread the earth iiard after 
planting. Plant trees 2 inches 
deeper than they stood in the nur.s- 
cry. Do not mix the soil wiiii 
water, the earth being siifliciently 
moist. Too much water wlien ijlaiit- 
ing is injurious. After i)Iantiiig. 
and during the summer, siillicient 
water should be used to keep the 
earth moist. 
Pruning. Tlie limbs of all fruit 
and oriKimental trees, shrub.s and 
roses .should be cut back two-tliirds 
when planted. Jtemovo all surplus 
branches from the trees, leaving. 
.say, three main stems as a basis for 
liead. Always prune to an outside 
bud. thus insuring outward growth. 
Peacli trees should be pruned to a 
wlii|) and a head establislu'd the 
second year, either high or low. ns 
|)refcrred. All roots should be 
()rujic(l smontiily before planting- 
cutting off the ends where brnised 
by digging and shortening others. 
This is as important as 
the top. 
Mulching. A most necessary 
factor in successful t>lanting. Cover 
a sjiace around the tree or shrub to 
a distance of 3 feet, using coarse 
manure—lawn clippings, or grass, 
are ofTectivo for this purpose if 
manure cannot be secured. The 
mulching retains moisture, facili¬ 
tates (puck growth and retards the 
growth of weeds. AVheii straw or 
manure is left on the ground all 
winter clear a space of 1." inches 
around (he tree to avoid damage 
from mice. One Year Peach Trees. 
pruning 
Drainage. Your time and money arc wasted if you plant on 
undrained soil All hollows sliould be avoided wiien selecting 
positions for jilantmg. 
Staking, lavery ornamental tree should be thorouglily staked 
and tied with some soft material. Constant motion of the wind 
kills more newly planted trees than any other cau.se. They caii- 
not make roots or fibers iiiiloss they are perfoctiy stationary* 
therefore every planter should give special care to this planting 
point; you will save your trees. 
Labels. Labels should bo removed and some other method 
adopted for recording varieties. The wires will cut and damage 
the limbs. 
Cultivation. Hoe or cultivate frequently. Xothing can thrive 
if the weeds are allowed to sap the life of'the soil. 
A Summary of Essentials for Success Is: Careful plant¬ 
ing. good soil, mulching, cultivation, drainage, and staking the 
first season, with the cutting-back of branches and triuiming ends 
of roots when stock is plan ted. 
At prices quoted in this catalogue, trees, shrubs, or plants are 
delivered to railroad or express companies at Berlin, without extra 
charge lor packing. A discount of per cent will be allowed for cash 
with order. 
