Scientific Root and Top Pruning 
Scientific Root and Top Pruning replaces the ordinary haphazard 
methods, which so often result in inferior grades and disappointment 
to the home owner, with exact scientific methods that are sure to 
please. 
Tests have demonstrated that ideal root and top pruning are 
absolutely essential to the production of Nursery Stock that is really 
superior in quality. 
Leader Removal, that is the cutting out of part of the main branch 
or leader, is a type of pruning essential in the case of many varieties. 
It retards natural growth to obtain a heavy, well-branched, well¬ 
shaped tree or plant. 
In other varieties, tests have demonstrated that heavy, bushy, 
shapely specimens are best obtained by Multiple Top Pruning, at 
predetermined intervals, throughout the growing period at the 
Nursery Farms. 
Scientific Pruning develops an unusually heavy, compact root 
system, that permits transplanting with a minimum degree of shock 
and a consequent minimum interruption to natural growth. 
That is why it is possible to offer our customers the protection of 
an exceptionally liberal replacement guarantee.—“IT GROWS OR 
WE REPLACE IT FREE.” 
Entire Root-Wrap Moisture Control 
Superior Quality Nursery Stock, handled and packed by the New 
Moisture Control, Entire Root-Wrap Method, insures arrival at our 
customers’ homes in the same field-fresh, ready-to-grow condition as 
when dug at the Nursery Farms. 
Nursery Stock that is allowed to get too dry becomes permanently 
damaged and results in stunted, scrawny specimens, which never 
develop their natural beauty and productiveness. 
If packed too wet, stock may become soft—premature growth may 
start and overheat in transit. When planted, unnatural growth may 
result in lack of root nourishment to keep pace with top development 
—and the plant withers and dies. 
The new MOISTURE CONTROL ENTIRE ROOT-WRAP 
METHOD eliminates all these troubles. Each shipment—each indi¬ 
vidual piece of stock—receives exactly the right amount of moisture for 
delivery as Mother Nature intended, in ideal condition for successful 
planting. That means satisfied customers. 
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