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Planting Instructions 
The roots of trees are something like fish, they 
don’t like too much exposure to air, sun and wind, 
So when planting be sure to plant deep enough, 
not too deep, but the top root should be at least 
two inches below the level of the ground. Then 
leave a saucer-shaped depression around the tree 
large enough to hold water. 
It is highly important to have the soil packed 
thoroughly around the roots so they can make 
immediate contact with the soil. This can best be 
done by heavy watering. If this is not convenient, 
the soil should be packed thoroughly with the 
heel of the foot, the harder the better. 
If watering is necessary during’ the summer, put 
on plenty or else not amy. Once a week is often 
enough if the ground gets a good soaking. It is 
best not to water in the late summer, late growth 
is more subject to winter injury. In case of a 
very dry fall it is advisable to really soak the 
tree roots before freeze-up. 
In many cases it is practical to use a heavy 
mulch or preserving moisture and holding down 
the weeds. If this is done the lower part of the 
shrub or tree should be mounded up with dirt 
in the fall for protection against mice. Small 
fruit trees can be wrapped with burlap as a 
guard against winter damage by rabbits. A wire 
screen or mound of dirt' should be placed around 
fruit trees for keeping the mice away. 
Order Early! 
You are then assured of getting the stock you 
want and it helps us in lining up our work. Or- 
ders amounting to $10.00 and over and mailed 
before March 15 will be entitled to one of these 
free premiums: 
. Five Coral or Elegans Lilies. 
. One White Peony. 
. Five Perennial Plants, our selection. 
. One Spirea, V. H., 2-3 feet. 
. Two Pixwell Gooseberry. 
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6. Five Latham Raspberry Plants. 
