The Garden Nurseries, Penn Valley, Narberth, Pa. 
11 
Prunus Suhhirtella Beni Higan 
bottom. Watch that the tree is placed 
no more than three inches deeper 
than it appeared to have been in the 
nurseries. Have the roots well spread 
out and pulverized soil scattered 
among the roots covering them thor¬ 
oughly. This soil may be compacted 
by tramping on top; fill in and pile 
the soil up high; if planted in the 
autumn in order to shed surplus 
water. If spring planting, arrange to 
have the area surrounding the trunk 
from one inch to two inches lower 
than the lawn surface. 
Fertilizer: A teacupful of Bone 
Meal may safely be mixed throughout 
the soil, but no fresh manure should 
be used. Old manure may be used 
sparingly. Manure may be used free¬ 
ly after the first year, when the trees 
become established. 
Staking: Staking is advisable un¬ 
til the central lead or branch has at¬ 
tained sufficient height and strength. 
Until that time, the side shoots should 
be kept within bounds. 
Caution: Labels should be tied to 
side shoots, never to main branches 
or trunk, as the tree may be ruined in 
Cultural Directions: It is im¬ 
portant that Japanese Rosellower- 
ing Cherries be planted in well 
drained soil. Soil as found in most 
gardens will be sufficiently fertile, 
but there is a distinct advantage in 
supplying a liberal amount of plant 
food after the hrst year. 
Planting: For trees 5 to 6 feet 
high, dig a hole thirty inches wide 
and eighteen inches deep. Fill 
back, placing the best soil in the 
A flowering branch of Amanogawa, illus¬ 
trating the distribution of the flou’ers. All 
the branches are eaually well studded with 
bloom 
