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A. W. STEINBRING 
Planting, Cultivating, etc. 
If trees cannot be planted immediately when re¬ 
ceived they should be unpacked and set in trench; 
cover roots with mellow earth and thoroughly wet. 
If trees are frozen when received, the whole bundle 
should be laid in a trench and covered with earth, 
or placed in a cool cellar until the weather moder¬ 
ates. 
To plant trees dig holes large enough to hold roots 
in their natural position. When a plow can be used 
the holes are easily dug by throwing out two or 
three furrows and shoveling out the dirt where the 
trees are to stand. Set the tree so that it will stand 
the same depth as it did in the nusery, then fill in 
soil to cover roots, and pour in a bucket or two of 
water. When this is soaked into the ground, then fill 
in the balance of soil, and then cut the tree back to 
about 2 to 4 feet, according to size and age of tree. 
Cultivating.—Frequent and thorough cultivation, 
especially for the first year or two, is almost neces¬ 
sary. 
To prevent rabbits from injuring jmung trees, 
would suggest that either corn stalks or old news¬ 
papers be tied around each tree. 
Selection of Varieties.—Except where particular 
varieties are wanted, the best assortment is secured 
by leaving the selection to us, stating the general 
character of the soil, the desired time of ripen¬ 
ing, etc. 
