PROPER PLANTING 
Trees, shrubs and flowers require immediate and careful 
attention for successful results in planting. They must not 
be exposed to the wind or sun before planting, and should 
be promptly watered and cultivated after planting. 
Handling Upon Arrival 
Receive your stock without delay and plant just as soon as 
possible. Plants frozen in transit should not be opened until 
they have been put in a cool but frost proof cellar and gradu- 
ally thawed out. The stock will not be injured if gradually 
thawed out in this way. 
Stock which seems somewhat dry upon opening should be 
buried in wet soil for a day or so. This will quickly liven the 
stems and make them ready for planting. Small bundles may 
be placed in tubs of water for the same results. 
|f possible plant at once. If weather conditions do not per- 
mit immediate planting, place bundles or boxes in a cool but 
frost proof cellar. Should planting be delayed more than one or 
two days, unpack stock and heel-in a well-drained location. 
Heeling-in Stock Temporarily 
Pick a spot in the shade of trees, if possible, and certainly 
out of the wind. Dig a trench sufficiently deep and wide to 
receive roots and at least a third of the top without crowding 
or breaking roots. Lean the stock bundles or trees at an angle, 
to save extra digging. Fine soil should be used so that the 
roots can be packed well to prevent air-pockets and drying 
out. Water when the ground is dry and heap the soil well 
about the stems of the stock. 
Preparation of the Ground 
Spade and plow thoroughly and deeply, raking or harrow- 
ing the soil fine and leveling off to facilitate planting. Dig 
holes generously wide and deep to receive root system with- 
out crowding or cramping roots. Loosen the soil in the bottom 
of the hole so that the roots may grow ‘‘in” readily. Do not use 
manure in these holes. A handful of bone meal or super- 
phosphate can be mixed in but that is all. 
CARE AFTER PLANTING 
Frequent cultivation after planting will maintain a dust 
mulch on top of the soil to conserve moisture and continue 
growth. Hoeing rather shallow gives best results in this 
respect and keeps beds free from weeds and orderly in 
appearance. 
In our dry country the proper use of water is necessary to 
get the best results. Don’t sprinkle. Water thoroughly. If a 
hose is used, remove the nozzle and let the water soak into 
the ground until saturated down to the roots. No further 
water is needed for several days if this procedure is followed. 
Watering in the evening or in early morning is best. 
Fertilizing in the Fall acts as a winter mulch and enriches 
the soil for the next season’s showing. Manure should be 
applied on top of the soil. It may be spaded in when well- 
rotted, but should never be placed next to the roots of 
plants. 
Shrub beds and circles cut about trees look much better 
when trimmed up with -a spade occasionally during the 
Summer. Ragged edges about shrub areas and weedy béds 
destroy much of the beauty of plantings. 
Occasional trimming of rank shoots will keep stock in bal- 
anced, compact growth. Trees given early attention in the 
development of a good head and leader will repay the slight 
attention necessary. Generally, it is well to pick first-year 
blossoms on fruits to strengthen stocks. 
Insect pests should have immediate attention. There are 
three classes of parasites to combat. First, insects which eat 
the leaf and stem tissue; second, insects which suck the sap 
from the leaves and stems; and third, fungous, and scale 
conditions, which attack leaves, stems, and bark. The first 
should be combated by a stomach poison such as Arsenate of 
Lead, Paris Green, etc. The second, by tobacco or nicotine 
solutions, Black Leaf 40, etc., when confined to the stems of 
leaves; and by more caustic or corrosive solutions, such as 
Lime-Sulphur, Kerosene and Soap Emulsion, and Fish Oil 
Emulsion, when confined to branches and stems. Dormant 
spraying for scale and egg infestations is most successful, as 
spraying with corrosive solutions when in foliage will remove 
foliage if the solution is of full strength. Rust and mildew 
are best combated by Bordeaux Mixture. 
Proper Planting Distances 
SHADE TREES 
Large trees, such as Elm, Ash, etc................- 30 to 50 ft. apart 
Medium trees, such as Birch, etc................... 25 to 40 ft. 
FRUIT TREES 
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Pears, Plums, Peaches, Apricots, Quinces........ Toitoz25eft: 
PERENNIALS 
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Tall and bushy kinds, such as Peonies.....................-2------- 3 feet 
SHRUBS 
In Borders and Foundation Beds 
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SMALL FRUITS 
GrapeSas ee ere ee cet a, eens 6 by 6 ft. to 8 by 10 ft. apart 
Blackberries, Raspberries, etc....................--.------.- 3 to 5 ft. apart 
Currants)s Goosebernriesm-ccc-tc ee. ete eee eee 4 to 6 ft. apart 
ASDA ABUS ones eo tcst eee totes ees Soe eee 1 ft. apart, rows 3-4 ft. 
How to Ship 
Most of the items in this catalog are quoted by mail postpaid. But some items cannot be mailed to 
advantage and the answer seems to be express, charges collect. 
Before so ordering, please make sure that your town is 
Truck shipments for larger packages are usually most satisfactory and will be used if 
Please specify the line that serves you. Bulk fertilizers cannot be mailed and should go by 
or more long and some poisons such as Cyanogas. 
served by express. 
you so instruct. 
freight or truck. 
This is especially true of trees six feet 
If your town is served by mail only, and we have quoted ‘‘express collect,’’ send extra money to take care 
of the postage. 
One-fifth of the purchase price is ample and we will immediately refund any excess. If 
six-foot trees are ordered, it will be difficult to make a package small enough to mail, and some pretty 
sharp cutting will have to be done. 
Packages that are ordered shipped ‘‘express collect,’’ and that include postpaid items will carry extras to 
compensate. Or if you wish, we will send heavier plants. We are here to please and serve you and the more 
definite the instructions you send, the better we can do. 
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