IT IS FUN TO PLANT 
There is no more satisfying experience than to plant 
trees, shrubs and flowers and care for them until they 
become beautiful, growing things. It is not at all difficult 
to give plants the proper start in life if you but follow the 
directions in this little booklet. 
All nursery stock must be handled with care. It must 
not be exposed to drying winds or sun before being planted. 
After being planted, the stock will need food and water. 
INDEX 
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How to Prune Before Planting. ..4-5 
Trees 6 
Shrubs 
Distance Apart to Plant....... 
Evergreens 
Hedges 
Bulbs and Tubers 
Roses 
Bush Fruits 
Grapes 
Asparagus 
Rhubarb : 
Strawberries ne 
Care After Transplanting 
Insect Pests 
How to Handle Upon Arrival 
AKE care of your 
nursery stock imme- | 
diately upon its arrival. 
Weather conditions 
change suddenly and 
your stock might be 
frozen in transit. In 
that case, put in a 
a eet cool but frostproof 
Wie ‘ cellar. Don’t unpack it 
until it is entirely thawed out. The plants won’t be damaged 
if thawed out gradually. 
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Sometimes trees may be somewhat dried out in transit 
from contact with hot steam pipes or delay at transfer 
points. Bury them in wet dirt, tops and all, for a day 
or two. ; 
If possible, plant at once when shipment is received. 
‘If the weather is too cold for planting, put the box 
or bundle in a cool but frostproof cellar. If the weather 
is warm and you are not ready to plant, heel the stocks 
in (see next page) or unpack at once and place stock in 
a cool cellar. Cover the roots with damp packing from 
the box or bundle and spread out sacks or canvas over 
them. Sprinkle enough water. on the trees to keep them 
from drying out, but do not drench the roots and tops. 

Copyright 1946 
