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We hope our short hints, plant descriptions and cultural notes help you to plan, 
plant, and enjoy the most beautiful garden you've ever had. 
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BE SURE OF DRAINAGE ON: 
Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Roses, Dog- 
woods, Evergreens, Lilacs. All these 
need plenty of drainage (do not keep 
too wet). 
Dogwood: Wrap burlap around stem. See 
instructions page 36. 
PLANT all material as soon as possible 
after arrival. Plants out of the ground 
react like fish out of water. 
Have your GROUND PREPARED BE- 
FORE plants arrive 
Keep CULTIVATING. Conserves mois- 
ture, kills weeds. 
MULCHING helps to retain moisture. 
During DRY SPELLS, don’t just sprinkle 
the surface, give plants and shrubs a 
THOROUGH SOAKING. 
PLAN your garden BEFORE buying 
Order EARLY. 
Plant for LASTING BEAUTY—it pays... 
Don't 
Don’t put fertilizer in planting hole. 
NEVER plant when the SOIL is TOO 
WET. 
DON’T put MANURE deeper than 8 
inches when planting. 
Don't leave roots of plants EXPOSED be- 
fore and during planting 
Don't skimp on plant materials 
Don't WORK ground when too WET. 
Don't let weeds get started 
Don't tolerate harmful insects in your 
garden. 
Don't forget to check for diseases 
Don’t give up. 
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Gardening is Healthy, 
