two feet apart. Planting for a hedge: if planting for a 
hedge 6 ft. or less in height, evergreen trees should be 
planted 2 to 24% feet apart in a single row. Planting 
for a windbreak: if planting a single row windbreak, 
space the trees 6 feet apart. For a double row wind- 
break space your trees 8 ft. apart and the rows 8 ft. 
apart, but alternate the trees in the two rows so that 
they are not opposite each other. 
Care After Planting 
The roots of your trees are pruned here in the nurs- 
ery before being sent to you. As they grow you may 
wish to prune the tops to control the growth or shape. 
Such pruning can be done at any time of the year. In 
pruning be sure to use sharp tools. Make all cuts clean 
and.sharp. In removing branches leave no stub ends. 
The use of fertilizer will make growth more rapid. 
However, for ornamental trees this is usually not desir- 
able, since the faster growth makes the branches grow 
too far apart, and thus detracts from the appearance 
of the trees. . 
Trees planted carefully, in the proper soil, will 
usually require very little care except that the weeds 
and grass should not be allowed to grow up around 
them and choke them out. Occasionally as they increase 
in size the tips of some of the branches will need to 
be pruned to improve the shape. In times of extreme 
drought, it may be necessary to give the trees a little 
water. 
The Evergreens I send you are healthy, hardy trees. 
Pay them the slight amount of attention they need — 
you will have your reward in beauty! 
TJ. C. Eastman 
The Living-Tree Nurseryman 
