HANDLING OF EVERGREENS 
In the handling of evergreens, never allow the ro.ots to become dry. 
Their sap is resinous, and once hardened no amount of moisture will 
dissolve. Dip the roots in thin mud as soon as unpacked and leave 
them there until setting out. Deciduous trees require the same treat¬ 
ment hut will not dry out so quickly. Use plenty of water when 
planting-—thorough watering and alternate thorough cultivation after 
planting every ten days until trees are well established. 
We prepare trees for shipment immediately 
after being dug up. The roots are dipped in a 
composition of clay and water, then packed in 
damp moss and rolled firm in kraft paper; 
leaving the tops free and excluding air from 
the roots. The bundle is then wu'apped in bur¬ 
lap, well tied and securely sewed, making a 
neat package—not too heavy to ship by ex¬ 
press, s.ame being preferable. We will not use 
other modes of transportation unless ordered 
by purchaser. 
Seedlings and evergreens can be taken up 
with hall of earth attached and can be wrap¬ 
ped with spaghum moss and cotton twine; to 
he planted with twine and moss intact. Moss 
is. beneficial for tree growth, absorbing and 
storing surplus moisture to he taken in by tree 
as needed. Tre'es will grow more rapidly and 
luxuriantly than if planted in the ordinary 
way. Burlap is used inside twine on larger 
trees and junipers. 
EVERGREENS AND CONIFEROUS 
TREES 
For windbreak, shelter belt or land¬ 
scape ornamental work evergreens are 
indispensible. These Specimen Ever¬ 
greens are several times transplanted, 
are balled and burlapped and packed 
for shipment at no extra clia.rge. Fig¬ 
ure after size denotes number of 
transplantings. 
18 to 24 inches,3 each . $2.00 
12 to 18 inches.,2 each . .75 
8 to 12 inches,! each.50 
6 to 8 inches,! each.25 
Abies Balsamea —Balsajn Fir -—A most beautiful evergreen, wude 
spreading branches, very best type; origin in Northern Wisconsin. 
Abies Pectinata —European Fir—Green foliage. Are medium sized. 
Very ornamental. 
Abies Concolor —Colorado Silver Fir —One of the best silvery blue 
foliages always true to color. Very ornamental. 
Juniperus Virginia —Red Cedar —Very pretty type from Northern 
Wisconsin. Much superior to Southern Red Cedar; very hardy. 
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