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A VASE OF POMPON DAHLIAS 

HOW TO PLANT EVERGREENS 
From the illustration on the left, you will note 
the dug hole is somewhat deeper and wider than 
the depth and width of the ball respectively. 
This is necessary so that good, loose, well pul- 
verized soil can be underneath the evergreen as 
well as around it. The tree should be set an inch 
or so lower than the ground level, or so the top 
of the burlap is barely under the ground level. 
The slight cup around the tree will then serve 
as a water basin for future watering purposes. 
Avoid making this too pronounced however. 
Be sure the evergreen is properly set before 
attempting to fill in the soil around the tree. 
Wherever possible, it is advisable to place the 
end of the hose down in the hole near the bot- 
tom of the tree before filling in the soil. After 
the fill in, to a height somewhat higher than 
ground level, turn on the water. After the water 
rises above the soil, pull out the hose and allow 
the water to seep away, which it will gradually. 
This method of planting will eliminate any air 
pockets. It is advisable to add a little extra soil 
on top afterwards. This will stop the baking 
around the tree. Do not remove the burlap, or use fertilizer. 

Deep irrigation on evergreens, of a slight dribble for several hours, is 
preferable to the regular sprinkling method and should be done every week 
to ten days, according to weather conditions. 
