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Evergreens for All Places 
A small city Jot. a larfjcr cstato. or the Ki-cat city pai'U alike 
call for the use of these beautiful trt'cs. Tii<‘ tall ami stately 
I)incs. the spreading lioiiilocks. the sentinel-like .iunipei's. the 
dense arborvitiPS. can bo arranged so skilfully that tliey have 
the appearance of pertnaneiice and solidity, of grace and artistic 
taste. Witlxuit evergreens, our landscapes and Iiomc ground,s 
wotild indeed be bare and f<')rbidding. 
A groui) ol evergreens makes the best sort of screen to cut (>fL' 
unsightly scem's : a hedge gi\ es a feeling <»f privacy and securitv : 
while in winter days the dark green foliage makes a bit of color 
in (he winter laudscai)e and the trees l)ecome almost like old. 
familiar friends. 
A double row of arborvita's or spriu-es. on the windward side, 
will make the house warmer; will protect lln“ slock froia winds 
and driving snow; will save your garden or orchard from iiii- 
tiinely frosts. 
Evergreens may l)o planted dui-ing April and the first ]iart <»f 
May. At this time of tlie year they should be given an aluiii- 
dnnt supply of water wlion planting. This should be i)ut in tlie 
iiole after tlie tree is .set and tlie soil has been well rammed 
around the tree, and before tiie bole is filled. Then fill the liole 
wifli loose soil, and nuilch. A very good time to plant them is 
during the latter part of August and the first of September, es¬ 
pecially if there is plent.v of rain. 
Evi‘rgre(>ns ought to have a good, prepared soil to do their 
best, and most of them do not thrive in a wet situation. Manure 
must not come in contai't with their mots, but may be used for 
mulching. 
I’lanting is a very important feature and should be done witli 
utmost care. They should not be jilanted too di‘cp nor too shal¬ 
low. as the roots of most e\-ergreens in their natural state are 
very shallow. After the laiots have been well covered witli line 
soil, with your foot or stamper press the ground very firmly. 
After the ground has boon firmly tramped around the roots, 
loose soil should be put around the tree until the hole is level. 
Then mulch them to prevent evaporation. 
Evergreen roots can stand but little exposure to the sun and 
air: therefore, if not ready to plant them when received, they 
sliould be beeled-in in the ground at once and given a good 
drenching of water. If not .shipped with a ball of earth, they 
should be puddled well before heeling-in or planting. Make a 
puddle of water and soil in a tub. stir until it is the thickness of 
cream, then dip tlie roots in tliis mixture. 
Burlaped Roots ^*hen the roots of evergreens and shrubs 
■ are balled and wrapped with burlap by 
the nurseryman, we would recommend that the burlap be not 
removed until the plant is just ready to be placed in the hole; 
after filling the hole about two-thirds full of good rich soil, water 
the plant well. 
We do not ship Evergreen Trees by Parcel Post. All Evergreens 
balled and burlaped without extra charge. 
