









SHADE TREES for Beauty and Comfort 
SUNSHINE GARDENS TEN COMMANDMENTS 
| | planting. dormant stock 
1. DO protect roots from air, sun and wind, keep them moist at all times before planting. 
2. DO dig holes larger than the root spread. 
3. DO use good rich soil around the roots. 
A, DO keep fertilizer away from the roots. 
5. DO spread roots well and set slightly deeper than the plant stood in nursery row. 
6. DO work soil carefully around and between roots and firm well. 
7. DO leave a slight depression on top for a water basin. 
bk Oz DO water thoroughly when planting and keep ground soaked by watering once a week until roots 
are well established. 
9. DO prune severely—better to cut off too much than too little. As a rule, 4 to 4 of the top 
branches should be removed. 
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