IMPORTANT PLANTING POINTS 
TO REMEMBER 
1. Be sure the soil is finely pulverized 
throughout. 
2. Dig holes somewhat larger than the 
spread of the root system. 
3. Never expose the roots to the sun or air. 
4. Prune the roots and tops if required by 
the variety being planted. 
5. Set at proper depth, spread out roots, 
and use only good soil in contact with 
the roots. Do not use any fertilizer near 
the roots. 
6. Plant firmly so that the tree or shrub 
cannot be pulled out after it is once set. 
7. Use plenty of water when planting. 
8. Keep the surface of soil around plant 
loose and well cultivated at all times. 
9. Remove wire labels from plant. 
10. Protect apple trees from sun scald by 
shading south west side of tree. 
11. Plant bulbs IV 2 times as deep as they 
are through. 
12. Plant more than one variety of plum trees 
in a group as they are cross pollinated. 
13. Never leave a stub when cutting off a 
limb. Cut close to shoulder so it will 
heal over. In pruning cut just above a 
bud. 
14. Protect evergreens from dogs by using 
wire screening. 
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