MOST GARDENING FAILURES 
result from Improper Planting and After Care! 
@® Remember the first season for newly planted material 
is the most critical. 
@ Don't neglect watering during dry spells, especially 
for the first two years, or until the plants become well 
established. Sprinkling is not sufficient—soak plants 
thoroughly during Spring and Summer months. 
® Cultivate or hand hoe the planting beds to a depth of 
approximately 3 inches, to loosen the soil and keep 
down weed growth. 
® Keep plantings well fertilized, especially large, grow- 
ing trees, roses and shrubs. 
®@ Be sure to spray or dust at the proper time. 
® Do what pruning or trimming is recommended or 
have this done for you. 
HOW TO PLANT SHRUBS 




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HOW TO PLANT EVERGREENS 
1.DIG A HOLE ONE FOOT LARGER AND DEEPER 
THAN THE BALL OF EARTH ON YOUR EVERGREEN. 
PROVIDE GOOD, LOAMY TOP SOIL TO FILL AROUND 
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PACK FIRMLY 5." THEN FILL HOLE WITH SOIL. 
WITH FEET OR PACK FIRMLY AND LEAVE TOP 
SETTLE BY _OF GROUND COVERED WITH ‘ 
FILEKING HOLE LOOSE EARTH, OR MULCH WITH 
WITH WATER, STRAWY,WELL-ROTTED MANURE. 
Important!! WATERING EVERGREENS 
Many plants are lost because of insufficient watering through the 
months of March and April, when spring rains appear to be enough 
but are shed off by tree and ball becomes dry. 
HOW TO PLANT 
CURRANTS and GOOSEBERRIES—Cut off half the 
tops and plant 4 or 5 feet apart. Each year, as soon as 
fruit is gathered, cut and burn all wood 3 years old. 
Allow 5 or 6 new shoots to develop each year. 
RASPBERRIES, Red and Black—Plant 3 or 4 feet apart 
in rows 6 feet apart. Set plants 1 or 2 inches deeper than 
they were in the nursery. Cut back all bushes to six 
inches or less of the ground. After fruiting, cut out old 
canes and burn, leaving a few vigorous new canes for 
fruiting the following year. 
GRAPES—Dig a broad, deep hole and fill to the right 
depth for planting with compost or rich soil. Trim roots 
slightly and cut back top to one stem with 3 or 4 strong 
buds. Always plant firmly. 
STRAWBERRIES—Cultivate land deeply before plant- 
ing. Shear long roots back to about four inches. Set 
plant with the crown at surface or a little below. Spread 
roots out in fan shape and hanging down to their full 
length. Firm dirt around roots, leaving loose soil around 
plant at the surface. 
RHUBARB—Plant three feet apart in rich garden soil, 
with buds 1 inch below level of ground. 
ASPARAGUS—Plant in rich soil a foot apart in a fur- 
row 6 inches deep. Cover 3 inches and tramp. In hoe- 
ing, work soil toward the plant so that by midsummer 
the ground is level. Do not cover 6 inches deep at first 
or plants will smother. Cut only sparingly the second 
year. Fertilize Asparagus and Rhubarb liberally with 
stable manure every year. 
HOW TO GROW CAMELLIAS, 
RHODODENDRONS AND AZALEAS 
Camellias, Rnododendrons and Azaleas require acid 
soil. If soil is not naturally acid it should be made so 
by the application of acid fertilizer, and peat moss. Ap- 
plications should be made during the early spring 
months, or in the late fall. Provide sufficient drainage 
during the winter to prevent bud dropping. Plants re- 
quire additional moisture during dry summer months. 
Careful cultivation of these plants will stimulate root 
action. Pruning to improve their shape should be done 
immediately after blooming. Picking the camellia blos- 
soms will not harm the plants, but do not cut long stems, 
as they are slow growing. 
PLANTS OR TREES REQUIRED PER ACRE 
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Sexi cB foot esha ns a ane 680 PE ADM ISS oo ious. 5 auaerive « 75 
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VS Xa D AG Ot eae een eros ets 193 BOLE GOMeetAeL Nae Aone 35 
LOux WG: fot wee ian suevs.ese eccvene 170 40 x 20 fests cvs on eee een 27 
TSUN IS foot nme ls ates 05 Skeets 134 DOise SUT feet... sua teres 18 
20x" 20 feotaeeertes, . . care 109 60x. GO: foot . snek.. deter. 12 
SUITABLE DISTANCES FOR PLANTING 
TREES 
Pears, Plums, Prunes, Peaches, Apricots, 
Almonds, Nectarines, Sour Cherries and Filberts...... 20 to 25 feet 
Applesgandsswest. Cherries ..i1.. <5 ssi. ces ae eee es 29 to 40 feet 
Wierlrmiisaeren oc aerate. tk clits rae are ANAS. oso eR eME Ig TIEN 40 to 60 feet 
Shadepeiress: (longergrowers)) <o/é.c.cc1a ois o.oo See acts 30 to 50 feet 
Shade and Flowering Trees (small growers)............. 20 to 25 feet 
BE SURE TO REMOVE labels having wire fasterner, when tree is 
planted. 
