TRANSPLANTING DIRECTIONS 
In presenting these instructions to our patrons, we would 
earnestly request that they give the most careful attention to 
the details. They have been compiled 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 satisfacton if properly planted and 
cared for. Improper planting will kill it and lack of care will 
prevent proper growth. Close attention to the following in- 
structions 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 should 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 dep 
plowing and firming down with a disc and harrow. 
Planting 
The holes for planting must b:| large enough to 
receive the roots freely, without cramping or bending them 
from their natural position. All broken or multilated 
portions of the roots must be cut off so as to leave the 
ends smooth and sound. Alltrees should be _ plant:d 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 isi very dry apply one or two pails of 
water before this soil mulch is in place and after the water 
has soaked away it can then be placed over the moist soil. 
Mulching 
Unless thorough surface cultivation will be _ practiced 
during the summer a mulch should be applied. This may b> 
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. Mulching 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 a 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 outward. Remove all the other branches close to the 
trunk leaving no stub longer than % to % inch. Also shorten 
back two-thirds the central leader of the tree, if one exisits, 
else the tree assumes a too upright growth for best results. 
