PLANTING SUGGESTIONS 
We are interested in your success with every tree or plant we send out; we exercise the greatest care to 
place every item in the hands of our customers in the best possible condition, and in order to furnish some 
precautions and provide for complete satisfaction, we give a few hints on such points as are most essential. 
TIME TO PLANT—Trees and plants usually be- 
come dormant about the Ist of November, and may 
be planted throughout the fall, winter and spring 
months. Fall and winter planting is preferred for 
the reason that the roots become established during 
the winter months, and are ready to make a vigor- 
ous growth when warm weather begins. However, 
excellent results are obtained with early spring 
planting. 
CARE OF TREES ON ARRIVAL—Unless you 
are prepared to plant them immediately upon ar- 
rival, dig a trench large enough to accommodate the 
roots; cut the bottom string, and spread the roots 
carefully, firming the soil about them. DO NOT 
PERMIT THE ROOTS TO DRY OUT OR FREEZE. 
PREPARING TREES FOR PLANTING—Don’t 
fail to cut the top back (see illustration). This is 
necessary in order to balance the top with the loss 
of roots which always takes place when a tree is dug 
from the nursery. Trim each root back about one- 
AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT by placing 
your orders early, while there is a complete 
stock to select from. 

TREES should be planted as soon as possible 
SQ after they arrive. Keep moist until wa 
Sq. planted. Do not expose roots unneces- 
@ “sarily to sun or wind. If not 
COVER with Me is immediately ‘‘heel- 
wet burlap or wet ; 
in moist 
newspaper until soil. 
planting holes are ready. 





(2) PRUNE all broken roots with a sharp knife 
or pruning shears. Make a clean 
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pull broken pieces off. 
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SPREAD roots out 
in a natural posi- 
tion and tamp soil 
firmly about roots. 
Water well. 
STRAWBERRIES. 
A, Space 1 ft. apart 
for wider beds allow walk at 3-foot 
Strawberries used as 
cover on dry wall. 
Plant in intersections 
of blocks in good soil. 
Face sun. 
half inch or so with a sharp knife, and cut off all 
broken or bruised roots. 
PLANTING—Dig the hole larger than is nec- 
essary to admit all the roots in their natural position ; 
then having the tree pruned as directed, hold it in 
an upright position, and shovel the soil, carefully. 
putting the finest and best dirt from the surface in 
among the roots, bringing every root in contact with 
the soil, firming gently with the foot. The tree should 
be planted about the same depth it was in the nursery 
row; this may be determined by the change of color 
in the bark. 
Commercial and natural fertilizers are valuable 
when properly used. Do not let strong fertilizers 
come in direct contact with the bare roots. 
WATERING— Artificial watering is highly de- 
sirable. Do not sprinkle, but give the plant all the 
water it will take at one time. No more water need 
be applied for several days when this is done. 
MOLLER’S SELECTED FRUITS 
. Certified Bud-selected Strains 
Productive — Dependable 

HOW TO PLANT FRUITS. BERRIES. ASPARAGUS 
@) PRUNE THE TOP GROWTH. 
may have from one to several 
small twigs when planted. 
These develop into the main 
branches later on. 
Young trees 
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It is important to carefully 
select the branches to leave so 
that the top of the tree will be 
well balanced, sturdy and 
strong. Heavy bearing trees 
should be disbudded for larger, 
finer flavored fruits. 
TOP VIEW 
ASPARAGUS. Plant in furrows or 
but sprawly kinds like blackberries oP each way. For /trenches. Roots should be 6 to 8 in. 
(Boysen, Young, and Logan) are bet- ye the home garden deep, but when planted cover only 2 to 
ter trained on trellises. Their dense Oy ae : 3 feet isa good 3 in. and later in season fill in the 
growth covers the trellis and fruits E38 at ES ee remainder. Cut very lightly second 
season; full crop third year. 
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