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 lst 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 
earefully, 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 
after they arrive. Keep moist until 
Sa planted. Do not expose roots unneces- 
“XW sarily to sun or wind. If not 
<planted immediately ‘‘heel- 
: in moist 
soil, 
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@) PRUNE all broken roots with a sharp knife Ay 
or pruning shears. Make a clean 
RS Eee cut—they heal quickly. Never 
pull broken pieces off. 
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COVER with 
wet burlap or wet 
newspaper until & 
planting holes are ready. ~* 
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BERRIES may be planted as hedges, 
but sprawly kinds like blackberries 
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(Boysen, Young, and Logan) are bet- api 
ter trained on trellises. Their dense lt - 
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HOW TO PLANT FRUITS.BERRIES.ASPARAGUS 

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SPREAD roo 
in a natural posi- 
tion and tamp soil 
firmly about roots. 
Water well. 
STRAWBERRIES. S 
es ae 
for wider beds allow walk at 3-foot 
Strawberries used as 
cover on dry wall. 
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. 
SPRAYING—Fruits of best quality cannot be ex- 
pected without following a good spray program. We 
suggest writing or consulting with your County 
Agriculture Agent, who will be pleased to give you 
any information you may need on this subject. 











® PRUNE THE TOP GROWTH. Young trees 
may have from one to several 
small twigs when planted. Twig ) 
These develop into the main 
branches later on. cts 
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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 

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ASPARAGUS. Plant in furrows or 
ett t 
ee Gay /trenches. Roots should be 6 to 8 in. 
each way. For 
the home garden 
3 feet is a good 
width of bed— 
any length — 
- deep, but when planted cover only 2 to 
3 in. and later in season fill in the 
remainder. 
Cut very lightly second 
season; full crop third year. 
Three feet between 
rows, 





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Dera eatee of blocks in good soil. “sharp knife TRIsy 
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