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Proper preparation of the ground is urgently 
important. Without it, long-range success and satis- 
faction are almost impossible. It is easy to assume 
that because our big hurricane-felled pines were 
living in “almost pure sand,’’ new pines of fair size 
will thrive and grow when planted in the same sandy 
soil. But the large native pines started in that sand 
as tiny seedlings, and fought their way upward only 
after the roots had first gone downward far enough 
to supply their needs. To overcome the inevitable 
shock of transplanting sizable plants, we must first 
provide ample good soil that holds food and mois- 
ture to enable prompt “‘rehabilitation”’ of the plants 
in their new environment. A fair proportion of any 
investment in planting should go first into adequate 
soil preparation. 
Reasonable care of new plants, large or small, is 
sound common sense. Yet too often it is neglected. 
Watering is of greatest importance. One or two 
thorough soakings of the ground in a week is far 
better than a light sprinkling daily. Trees of fair size 
should be securely staked to prevent swaying in the 
wind which tends to loosen and dry the soil, and to 
break off new young feeder roots as they form. Good 
plants must have reasonably good care for at least 
the first season after planting. They deserve it all the 
years of their lives. 
Planting Seasons 
All hardy plants (except such bulbs as tulips, 
narcissus, etc.) are planted in this section from about 
April 1 on through the whole spring. 
Planting of evergreens may also be done from late 
August through October. 
Most hardy perennials may well be planted during 
the fall months. 
Late fall planting of most deciduous trees and 
shrubs i$ very satisfactory, and promotes an early 
start the following spring. 
Large trees, both evergreen and deciduous, are 
successfully transplanted with a frozen ball of earth 
during the winter. 
Landscape Service. 
Vou are invited to take full advantage of our com- 
petent Landscape Service, which combines 
capable labor forces for doing the actual work, 
trained landscape advisers for planning, advice and 
supervision, and a full supply of plants and garden- 
ing materials, including fertilizers, loam, manure, 
insecticides and tools. 
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