
Henry LeutHarpt Nursery  =— ‘19 
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS 
For Best Results 
Cultivate thoroughly and deeply, raking or hactont 
ing the soil fine to facilitate planting. Dig the hole 
deeper and larger than is necessary to admit the entire 
root system in their natural position without crowding 
or cramping the roots. Loosen the soil at the bottom of 
the hole to provide aeration, good drainage, some plant 
food and a more adaptable condition for root develop- 
ment. If this is neglected, the roots are soon sur- 
rounded by a strong wall and you cannot bes ae them 
to live very well. | 
Ordinary gardén soil is sufficient for the good 
growth of fruit trees. Never let manure come in con- 
tact with the roots and never use manure at time of 
planting. Rich soils should be avoided since it impairs 
the bearing of a fruit tree. 
Pla nting 
Plant the tree as it arrives, removing the wraper. 
All broken or bruised roots should be removed with 
a sharp knife in a slanting direction, on the under side; 
this will cause the wound to heal over readily, by 
throwing out plenty of fibrous roots at the end; before 
the tree is set in the hole. Use good top soil for filling 
in the bottom of the hole and around the roots, slanting 
it a little to the southwest, leaving a little mound in 
the center of the hole; place the tree in position and 
arrange it to the proper depth by filling in or raking 
back the soil to or from where the tree will stand, 
then fill in fine, mellow soil between and around the 
roots with the hand, arranging all the roots in their 
‘natural position, and packing in the soil carefully 
atound them. When the roots are barely covered, 
sprinkle on not less than a half bucket of water~to 
moisten the soil and settle it among the roots; then 
fill to the top and press down the earth around the 
tree with the foot; throw a bucket of water around 
each tree to settle the ground. A covering of coarse, 
manure, straw, marsh or hay, during the first season, 
will effectually prevent injury from drought and is a 
benefit at all times. 
Depth to Plant 
All fruit trees should be planted with the graft one 
inch above the surface. 
After Cubure 
Cultivate well in the early part of the summer and 
in the month of October. The principal of cultivation 
is that the loose and pulverized soil on the surface’ pre- 
vents the evaporation of moisture and keeps weeds in 
‘check. 
