TRANSPLANTING DIRECTIONS 
In presenting these instructions to our patrons, we would 
carnestly request that they give the most careful attention to 
the details. They have been complied with a view to making 
them as simple as possible; and, have fulfilled our part of the 
contract by delivering first-class stock in good condition. This 
stock will give entire satisfaction if properly planted and cared 
for. Improper planting will kill it and lack of care will prevent 
proper growth. Close attention to the following instructions 
will mean all the difference 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 siiculd be opened immediately, the roots 
dipped in water, then heeled up in moist ground so that the 
mellow earth will come in contact with the roots and thoroughly 
protect them from the air, having 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 with a disc and harrow. 
Planting 
The holes for planting must be large enough to receive 
the 1oots freely, without cramping or bending them from their 
natural position. All broken or mutilated portions of the roots 
must be 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 nursery row; pack the soil very firmly about the 
roots by tramping 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 ground is very 
dry apply one of two pails of water before this soil mulch is ia 
place and after the water has soaked away it can then be 
placed over the moist scil. 
Mulching 
Unless thorough surface cultivation will .be practiced 
during the summer 2 mulch should be applied. This may be 
a layer of coarse manure or vegetable matter around the trees 
three to six inches deep, and extending out from the trees three 
to five feet. Mulchinz 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 other branches close tothe 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 exists, else the tree assumes a too upright growth for 
best results in later life. 
