

CONSIDER THESE HELPFUL PLANTING DIAGRAMS 
And Raise Better Plants of All Kinds—Correct Planting is Important 
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f and cut back Rose bush. Note 
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ground surface. Cut back at 
planting and each spring there- 
after. 
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large to avoid root 
crowding. Mound up 
soil for winter protec- 
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Correct planting of trees and shrubs of all kinds. 
Keep well watered, especially first season. Fer- 
tilize each spring. 
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Set large shrubs 3’ to 4 feet apart; medium 
growing 2 to 3 feet apart; and low growing 1'4 
to 2 feet apart. Keep oldest growth cut out and 
entire shrub shapely by yearly pruning. 
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Plant Privet and similar hedge plants 10 inches 
apart; Barberry 18 inches; Spirea 18 inches; 
Honeysuckle 20 to 24 inches; and Evergreens and 
Chinese Elm 24 inches. 
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Plant all Peo- 
nies as shown in 
the drawing at 
left. This is very 
important as Pe- 
onies may never 
bloom if planted 
too deep. Soil 
must be well 
drained and fer- 
tile. 

Plant all Perennials in rich, deeply spaded gar- 
den soil. Keep well but shallowly cultivated. 
Addition of fertilizer each spring helps promote 
better growth and blooms. Keep well watered. 






















Correct planting depths for the various peren- 
nial root types. 





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Correct planting depths for bulbs of various 
types. Save for reference when planting this fall. 

Too Shallow Just Right 
Too Deep 
Correct Strawberry planting; crown at ground 
level; roots well spread. 
NOTE: See page 61 for Boysenberries and Blue- 
berries; page 62 for Raspberry and Blackberry 
culture. 
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