HOW TO PLANT 
The diagrams show the proper depths and method of planting shrubs, flowers roses and hiiih« 
Rules for successful planting: 1. Dig hole larger than root systera/Fill loose fSile ton soil 
around the roots. The loose fertile top soil is more nutritious and enables the new tender roots to 
grow. 2. Fill hole about two-thirds full, firm or pack soil, then water until completely sa&d 
Fill remainder of hole with dry soil. ^ aamiatcu. 
WE ARE GLAD TO ASSIST YOU IN YOUR GARDENING AND PLANTING PROBLEMS. 
TO PLANT SHRUBS 
DIRECTIONS FOR PLANT- 
possible, plant trees 
immediately on arrival. In 
any case keep roots moist. Do not expose to 
sun and air. 1. Dig hole large enough so that 
roots will not be crowded, plant 2 inches deeper 
than soil marks at base of tree. 2. Fill hole half 
full of rich top soil, firm well and fill hole 
with water. When water has drained away, fill 
remainder of hole with balance of dirt. 3. Prune 
top well back as this helps tree to grow. About 
once a week water until soil is completely sat¬ 
urated. Wrap trunk with burlap or paper to 
prevent sun scalding and borers. If tree is large 
and shaken by wind, stake tree. See illustration 
below. 
Planting Trees 
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DIRECTIONS FOR PLANTING 
FRUIT TREES 
Trees should be planted immediately after arrival, 
if possible. After opening package, keep roots covered 
with damp cloth—never expose to sun and air. 
1. Notice cut opposite. 
2. Dig hole large enough so that roots will not be 
uTowded. Make separate pile of fertile top soil—the 
first six or eight inches first removed from hole. 
3. Tree must be planted two inches deeper than 
Srown in the nursery, or two inches deeper than old 
soil mark around tree. 
4. Put fertile top soil around roots breaking up 
there are no air pockets. Fill hole about two- 
mirds full, pressing earth down firmly. Water well. 
Pill hole to top. 
The first year a mulch of well-rotted manure 
mould be used to hold moisture and build fertility, 
"o other fertilizer should be used until the second 
^ar. Do not let fertilizer or manure come in contact 
srlth roots or body of tree. 
To Plant Flowers 
HOW TO PLANT STRAWBERRIES 
See picture and description on page 11. How to plant rasp¬ 
berries, boysenberries, blackberries, dewberries, and young- 
berries see page 10. How to plant grapes see picture and de¬ 
scription on page 13. How to plant flower seed see page 60. 
How to plant roses see picture and description on page 60. 
How to plant grass seed see page 54. How to plant evergreens 
see page 52. 
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