sizes of shade trees can often be staked to advantage 
Sat their roots have obtained good anchorage in e 
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Wrapping—Wrap the trunk of the tree immediately 
after planting by winding a four inch strip of burlap 
or tough paper spirally. The wrapping should extend 
from the root crown to the lowest branch. Overlap ma- 
terial to provide two thicknesses. Do not use tar pa- 
per. Secure wrapping in place with a spirally wound. 
cord. Wrapping prevents: (a) sun-scald (b) drying of 
bark and (c) attacks of borers. Maintain the wrapping 
in position two years. 
Mulching—After the tree is planted and watered it is 
quite important that a generous mulch of rotted ma- 
nure, leaves or straw, or other material be placed 
around it. This mulch should be maintained for about 
two years (if manure is used, it may be shallowly 
od ht into the ground the following spring after 
planting and replacing with new mulch.) 
EVERGREENS 
Most Evergreens are moved with a ball of earth on 
the roots. In planting try to keep intact this original 
ball of earth, cutting away the burlap only where it lies 
in folds around the trunk of the tree. ve plenty of 
water when planting and work the loose soil well in 
when filling up the hole to see that no air spaces are 
left for drying out. A mulch of rotted manure or other 
suitable material is highly desirable, Hvergreens should 
be watered well during a drouth in mid-summer or fall 
and never allowed to dry out, especially the first year 
or two after planting. 
FALL PLANTING 
Practically all items of nursery stock may be suc- 
cessfully planted in the fall and results obtained are 
generally highly satisfactory, usually much better than 
if planting is delayed too late in the spring. Some pre- 
cautions are necessary however with a few kinds of 
plants and trees which are somewhat more tender to 
cold. The following instructions should be followed 
ee and you will be more than repaid for your 
efforts. 
Evergreens—Give them plenty of water at Lrersir| 
time and thereafter until the pe Serine freezes. A goo 
mulch over the roots is beneficial. 
Shade Trees and Fruit Trees—The trunks of all trees 
planted in the fall should be given some protection by 
wrapping strips of burlap around them or by tying 
heavy paper or preferably tying fodder or straw around 
the trunk and branches. Peach, Plum, Cherry, Pear, 
Apricot and Nectarines especially must be given this 
protection. In fact wrap the entire top of these trees . 
until spring. 
Grape Vines, Blackberries, Rose Bushes and the less 
hardy varieties of Shrubs such as Butterfly, Kerrias, 
Weigelias and Forsythias should have earth mounted 
around the base of the plants and tops given a light 
protection of straw or other suitable material. Pro- 
tect the entire top until spring. 
Bramble Fruits—Practically all Raspberry and Black- 
berry can be successfully planted in the fall if care- 
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