







TREES should be planted as soon as possible 
after they arrive. Keep moist until 
Sq. planted. Do not expose roots unneces- 
sarily to sun or wind. If not 
planted immediately ‘‘heel- 
in moist 
soil, 
COVER with 
wet burlap or wet 
newspaper until =: 
planting holes are ready. 
HOW TO PLANT FRUITS. BERRIES.ASPARAGUS 
@ PRUNE THE TOP GROWTH. 
may have from one to several 
small twigs when planted. 
These develop into the main 
branches later on. 
Young trees 


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here 

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It is important to carefull 
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select the branches to leave so 
that the top of the tree will be 
well balanced, sturdy and 
strong. Heavy bearing trees 
should be disbudded for larger, 
finer flavored fruits. 
@) PRUNE all broken roots with a sharp knife 
Or pruning shears. Make a clean 
oe cut—they heal quickly. Never 
2 pull broken pieces off. 
Prone herea 





aie 
SPREAD roots out 
in a natural posi- 
tion and tamp soil 
firmly about roots. 


Water well. 
BERRIES may be planted as hedges, STRAWBERRIES. Space 1 ft. apart ASPARAGUS. Plant in furrows or 
but sprawly kinds like blackberries “>=? By each way. For / trenches. Roots should be 6 to 8 in. 
(Boysen, Young, and Logan) are bet- a the home garden deep, but when planted cover only 2 to 
KR f 3 feet is a good 
Sik “Z2s2 width of bed— 
Sete Lae etbe any length — 
for wider beds allow walk at 3-foot 
intervals. 
in the 
Cut very lightly second 
season; full crop third year. 
Three feet between 
3 in. and later in season fill 
remainder. 
ter trained on trellises. Their dense 
growth covers the trellis and fruits 
appear on the surface. 









Strawberries used as 
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Ps cover on dry wall. 
Jats (xf PI wees 6 aren 
UN Doel £x4." ant in intersec ions Corwith ie 
er or 2x4." of blocks in good soil. sharp knife 
nt * “Sunder ground 
‘always away from center. 
Face sun. 

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PLANTING SUGGESTIONS 
We are interested in vour success with every tree or plant we send out; we exercise the greatest care to 
place every item in the hands of our customers in the best possible condition, and in order to furnish some 
precautions and provide for complete satisfaction, we give a few hints on such points as are most essential. 
TIME TO PLANT—Trees and plants usually become dormant about the Ist of November, and may be 
planted throughout the fall, winter and spring months. Fall and winter planting is preferred for the reason 
that the roots become established during the winter months, and we are ready to make a vigorous growth 
when warm weather begins. However, excellent results are obtained with early spring planting. 
CARE OF TREES ON ARRIVAL—Unless vou are prepared to plant them immediately upon arrival, 
dig a trench large enough to accommodate the roots; cut the bottom string, and spread the roots carefully, 
firr ming the soil ‘about them. DO NOT PERMIT THE ROOTS TO DRY OUT OR FREEZE. 
PREPARING TREES FOR PLANTING—Don't fail to cut the top back (see illustration on page 10). This 
is necessary in order to balance the top with the loss, of roots which always takes place when a tree is dug from 
the nursery. Trim each root back about one-half inch or so with a sharp knife, and cut off all broken or 
bruised roots. 
PLANTING—Dig the hole larger than is necessary to admit all the roots in their natural position; then 
having the tree pruned as directed, hold it in an upright position, and shovel the soil, carefully putting the 
finest and best dirt from the surface in among the roots, bringing every root in contact with the soil, firm- 
ing gently with the foot. The tree should be planted about the same depth it was in the nursery row; this 
may be determined by the change of color in the bark. 
Commercial and natural fertilizers are valuable when properly used. 
in direct contact with the bare roots. 
Do not let strone fertilizers come 
SUBSTITUTION: Please state when ordering an GUARANTEE: We warrant our stock to be true 
as 
assortment whether substitution will be allowed, 
we feel at liberty, when no instructions accompany 
the order, to use similar or better varieties when we 
are out of the kinds named. We never substitute on 
large orders for commercial planting without con- 
sulting the customer. 

to name and will replace free of charge or refund 
purchase price, should any prove untrue to label. It 
is, however, understood between the purchaser and 
ourselves that in no ease will we be held liable for a 
greater sum than the original price paid for the trees 
that prove untrue. 

Our Guarantee: Over 50 Years of Successful Service to Planters 3 
