TRANSPLANTING DIRECTIONS 
In presenting these instructions to our patvons, We would 
earnestly request tinat they give the most careful attention to 
the details. They have been compiled with a view to making 
them as simp'e as possible; and, have fulfilled our part of the 
contzact by delivering first-class stock in good condition. This 
stock will give entire satisfaction if p:operly planted and cared 
for. Improper planting wi'l kill it and lack of care will prevent 
proper growth. Close attention to the following instructions 
will mean all the differcnce between success and failure. We 
allude to this because years of experience ‘have taught us that 
the public lose nursery stock because they neglect it. 
Care of Stock 
The bundles should be opened immediately, the roots 
dipped in water, then heeled up in moist ground so that the 
mellow earta wi'l come in contact with the roots and thoroughly 
protect them from the air, naving the earth tramped solidly 
about them, 
When ready to plant, take up only a few at a time, puddle 
the roots in liquid mud, and do not allow them to lie exposed 
to the sun or air. 
The ground should be carefully prepared by deep plowing 
and firming’ down witn a disd@ and harrow. 
Planting 
The holes for planting must be large enough to receive 
the roots freely, without cramping or bending them from their 
natural position. All broken or mutilated portions of the roots 
must ba cut off so as to leave the ends smooth and sound. All 
trees should be planted two or three inches deeper than they 
stood in the nu:sery row; pack the soil very firmly about the 
roots by tamping with the feet or post tamper, being careful 
not to bark or break the roots. Leave three inches of the 
surface soil loose to serve aS a mulch. If the gzound is very 
cry apply one to two pails of water before this soil mulch is in 
place and after the water has soaked away it can then be 
placed over the moist soil. 
Mulching 
Unless thorough surface cultivation will be practiced 
during tae summer a mulch should be applied. This may be 
a layer of coarse manuze or vegetable matter around the trees 
three to six inches deep, and extending out from the trees three 
to five feet. Mulching protects the soil against the sun and 
drying winds; against alternate freezing and thawing, and 
provides some plant food. 
Pruning 
Select from three to five of the branches to form the 
permanent head of the tree. These branches should be well 
distributed around the trunk, and at safe distance apart up and 
down the trunk. Shorten these selected branches to about five 
buds cutting the branches just above a bud that points out- 
ward. Remove all the othe: branches close to the trunk, 
leaving no stub longer than one-eighth to one-quarter inch. 
Also shorten back two-thirds the central leader of the tree, 
if one exits, else the tree assumes a too upright growth for 
best results in later life. 
