THE PLANTING AND CARE OF TREES 
AND SHRUBS 
bVEN though every care is taken in the raising and digging of our trees 
and shrubs, their happiness after being set out on your own place is largely 
a matter of proper planting and after-care. We know that everyone who 
buys plants is very much interested in their successful growth from a financial 
as well as a horticultural point of view. Therefore, we are glad to offer 
the following suggestions for planting and taking care of trees and shrubs. 
Planting —It is important to get a plant back in the ground as soon as 
possible. This is especially true if the plant is dug with bare roots. While 
digging the holes, which should be of ample size for the root system, notice 
the quality of the soil. If it is either too sandy or otherwise poor in quality, 
have some good garden loam on hand to use in planting. Except in the 
case of acid-loving plants, use a little bone-meal or well decomposed 
manure around the roots. Always water well before completely filling in 
the hole. Wire or stake all tall trees, especially if they have been dug 
with bare roots. 
After Care —It is most important to see that newly planted trees and 
shrubs are kept supplied with a sufficient amount of moisture. If they are 
allowed to dry out too much, the recovery from transplanting is slowed 
down considerably and the plants will not give the results desired. Always 
leave a circle of open soil around the newly planted trees and shrubs at 
least for the first season. This facilitates proper watering and cultivation 
in dry weather. A mulch of grass clippings or peat moss will help conserve 
the moisture content of the soil. A feeding, in the spring as the plants 
start to grow, of a complete fertilizer will assist newly set out plants to 
recuperate more quickly. Care should be taken, however, not to overdo 
this and kill the plants with kindness. After the first season or two, most 
plants are able to take care of themselves and require little attention. 
Guarantee 
We have such confidence in the healthy condition and 
robust character of our plants, that for many years, we have 
been glad to guarantee their successful growth after being 
planted in the gardens of our customers. All we ask is that 
they receive the ordinary amount of care and attention. 
We guarantee every plant from our Nurseries, and give 
new ones to replace those that do not grow satisfactorily. 
The cost of planting and transportation of replaced stock is 
borne by the purchaser. 
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