Peonies 
PEONIES: Plant in deep 
rich soil which has been thor- 
oughly spaded. Set roots so 
that eyes are about two inches 
beneath the surface of the soil 
(See Illustration “K’’) and a- 
bout 2% to 3 feet apart. Fer- 
tilize heavily, using liberal 
quantities of bone meal for in- 
stance, three tablespoonsful, 
Tlus. mixed with the soil, and water 
copiously. Peonies are strong, 
quick growers and will absorb much plat food 
and water. After buds begin to show color 
care should be exercised to keep them and o- 
pen flowers as dry as possible, confining the 
water to the foliage and ground. 

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Perennials 
PERENNIALS: All peren- 
nial plants like good rich soil 
and plenty of water. Set 
plants so that the top of the 
clump is just under the sur- 
face of the soil. The distance 
apart depends on the height 
and manner of growth, low 
growing kinds being usually 
- «qs» Planted more closely togeth- 
Illustration “L” ¢y than tall and thick grow- 
ing sorts. In the Fall after the bloom:ng sea- 
son is over the tops of all perennials should be 
cut even with the top of the ground and the 
bed given a liberal coat of mulching. 

Shade Trees 

Illustration “M” 
SHADE TREES: With shade trees having a 
heavy top, from one-third to one-half of the 
top should be removed. Cut out some of the 
small branches, shorten back the side branches, 
but do not cut off the leader branch (main stem 
branch). Leave branches at wide angles so as 
to produce a broad head. (See Illustration “M’’). 
Cut off all bruised or broken roots. Drive a 
solid stake into the ground and tie tree to it 
with heavy twine or strips of old cloth. This 
prevents tree whipping in the wind and loosen- 
ing roots in the soil. Two stakes make more 
solid protection than one. 
Evergreens 


SET TREE IN HOLE 
TRIFLE LOWER THAN 
(T STOOD IN NURSERY 
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fARTH, OR BETTER MULCH WITH STRAWY WELL ROT- 
TED MANURE 
Illustration “N” 
EVERGREENS: If the ball of earth appears 
hard and dry upon arrival, soak it in a tub of 
water for half an hour before planting. Leave 
the burlap firmly tied around the ball of earth 
during the soaking procsss so the earth will 
not fall away from the roots. After planting 
in hole, cut the strings, but do not remove the 
burlap. Follow the instructions outlined in II- 
lustration “N”. The burlap will 
soon decay and act as fertilizer. 
When Evergreens are received 
without ball of earth, plant the 
same as any other tree (See Illus- 
tration ‘O’’). 
Water Evergreens thoroughly 
during dry weather. Put on suf- 
ficient water so it soaks into the 
roots. 

Illus. “O” 

WORLEY’'S NURSERIES 
YORK SPRINGS, PENNSYLVANIA 
The Tingle Printing Co, Pittsville, Md. 
