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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 become 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 vigorous 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 arrival, 
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—Many failures of newly transplanted stock are due to the lack 
of proper pruning. When the trees are dug in the nursery, some of the feeding roots are left in the ground, 
therefore, when transplanting, it is necessary to restore the balance between the roots and the top by 
removing part of the tops. 
In pruning, make a clean sharp eut. Do not leave stub ends in removing branches. Pruning shears, or a 
sharp knife, are the best tools to use. Never break pieces off with your hands—make a clean cut. 
FRUIT TREES—On branched trees such as most Apple, Pear, Peaches, ete., select three to five side 
branches on different sides of the trunk and 6 to 8 inches apart and cut back about one-half (three- 
quarters on Peach stock) their length. Try not to leave two branches nearly opposite. Cut off the top of 
tree to about 24 to 36 inches from the ground. 
Whip trees, which include some varieties of Cherry, Apple, Pear, Prune, ete., should be topped about 24 to 
40 inches from the ground. 
SHADE TREES—Do not cut off the leader or main stem, but prune to avoid crowding branches, by 
thinning out the short branches, and cutting back all the other side limbs. 
SHRUBS—Thin out tops of many branched shrubs, removing the old wood. Cut tops back one-third 
to one-half. 
RASPBERRIES AND SMALL FRUITS—Cut tops back to within 6 inches of the ground. 
GRAPES—Trim back to just one cane, leaving two or three buds. 
STRAWBERRY PLANTS—Shear off roots, leaving them about 4 inches long. Remove dried or dead 
leaves. 
ROSES—Cut out entirely all weak or broken canes. Cut back the remaining branches (3 to 5), leaving 
only four to six buds to a branch. If planted in the Fall, mound up the dirt around them and cover the 
ground with straw or similar material. 
Roots on all trees and plants should be trimmed back one-half inch or more, cut long roots to balance, 
cut off all broken or bruised roots. 
PLANTING—Dig the hole larger than is necessary 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, firm- 
ing 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 desirable. 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. 
ALSO SEE PLANTING SUGGESTIONS ON INSERT PAGE— CENTER OF CATALOG 

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