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Makes 50 individual tests for nitrogen, phosphorus, potash, acidity. 
Complete instructions. Helpful chart. 
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WHY and HOW to Prune 
Proper pruning is necessary (1) to in¬ 
sure the plants starting vigorous 
growth quickly; (2) to shape and 
train its development and (3) to in¬ 
sure big crops of fruits or flowers. 
Proper pruning of both top and roots 
often determines success or failure. 
Many people do not prune enough. 
Prune off about of the root, using 
a sharp knife or shears and making a 
diagonal (bias) cut. Clean cuts heal 
quickly and many fibrous, feeder 
roots rapidly grow. 
Prune the tops. Always use a diag¬ 
onal cut, close to a bud. 
Shrubs 
After the first season, the best time 
to prune most spring flowering varie¬ 
ties, is shortly after they bloom. If 
you prune in the Fall or early spring 
you lose many of your blossoms. Va¬ 
rieties which bloom in late summer 
or fall, should be pruned in early 
spring. 
If you need greater heighth the first 
season, thin out the oldest and heavi¬ 
est branches — about X of the 
branches should be cut off close to the 
crown using a sharp knife or shears. 
If you want a thick shrub with all 
new growth, cut off all branches 6 " to 
8" above the ground. 
Hydrangea, A. G., Butterfly Bush, 
Desmodium and other varieties 
which blossom on the new, fresh 
growth, should be cut off in this man¬ 
ner EVERY year. 
Roses 
Hybrid Tea (Everblooming) roses 
should be severely pruned EVERY 
spring as all the blossoms come on 
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