B&B—THE GRIFFING WAY 
WHAT IS BflcB? Moving a tree with the roots in the soil 
in which it grew. • 
W HAT IS NB? A Tree or Shrub dug with naked roots 
(Not Balled), puddled and packed in wet packing material. 
N« R*«t» E»pctfd to th* Air. Tho Dirt Can't Break Away From tho Root*. 
OUR BEAUMONT BALLING SOIL. Our great success 
in transplanting Trees and Shrubs safely at all seasons of the 
year may be largely attributed to our wonderful Balling Soil. 
There is no other just like it. We have the soil that is just 
right for balling and burlapping. The ball is spaded out of 
the ground in one solid piece, often compared to slicing a 
piece of cheese. 
Our particular soil is known among Oil Company Geologists 
as "BEAUMONT LOAM” peculiar only to this section. It is 
rich and black, and when taken up in the form of a Ball, it 
will not crack or crumble; nor does it dissolve or melt down 
when set in water for weeks. On the contrary, this is the way 
to preserve the life of the Trees. 
THERE IS A 
IFFE 
PLANTS GROWN ON 
IRRIGATEO LAND 
LOSS. 5>.CF ROOTS 
RENC 
PLANTS GROWN ON 
non-irrigated LAND 
LOSE -40% OF ROOTS 
FLOOD IRRIGATION 
Irrigation is one of the facilities we appreciate most in the 
production of Quality Nursery Stock. Fresh River Water is 
available for flood irrigation at any time of the year. In this 
way, our plants never suffer for water and a compact root 
system is developed. Roots do not have to seek moisture for 
long distances. The illustrations show the value of our B&B 
plants and it is no wonder Griffmg Grown Trees and Shrubs 
live and grow. 
ROOT PRUNING and transplanting into Good Balling soil 
are necessary, and frequent pruning to make low branched 
and well hllcd in Specimens. 
GRIFFING NURSERIES, BEAUMONT, TEXAS 
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