150 OUTPOST NURSERIES, Ridgefield, Conn, 
About Planting ( Cont. ) 
After settling has taken place ( 20 minutes ), fill in 
balance of soil, leaving this loose and slightly 
depressed toward the trunk of the tree. 
On larger trees a water-retaining soil cup is helpful 
if placed just outside the ball area. 
Guy tall trees with wire run through rubber hose 
where it contacts the tree. 
This method is better than tramping soil tightly 
around the tree trunk, and it makes a more per¬ 
manent stabilizer. 
About Watering 
In dry weather water thoroughly twice a week and 
allow the soil to aereate between each watering. 
A hose, lying on the ground and running gently 
without a nozzle, for an hour or two will do a much 
better job than can be done by any other method. 
Do not wet the foliage of plants during the heat of 
the day, as the sun may scald, causing discoloration, 
wilting or unsightly spots. 
About Pruning 
All shade, ornamental and fruit trees, as well as all 
flowering shrubs should be carefully pruned at time 
of transplanting. 
