Ma 
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Planting Depth 
This is important. Usually, there will 
be a line around the base of the shrub show- 
ing the ground level at which it grew in the 
nursery. Set this line slightly below your 
soil’s surface to allow for settling. Never 
plant so shallowly that the roots are exposed, 
as they will dry out and refuse to convey 
moisture and fertility to the tops, and the 
shrub will die. 
No More Care 
That statement is virtually true. After 
a shrub or tree is planted, there is nothing 
more to do except to water it well during 
drouth. 
Few diseases bother shrubs and trees, so 
do not worry about them until trouble oc- 
curs. Osccasionally they may be bothered by 
chewing or sucking insects, or by fungus 
diseases. Then the recommendations are the 
same as for penennial flowering plants, which 
have been discussed earlier. 
And don’t forget your free consulta- 
tion service. We are always glad to answer 
questions for our customers and prospective 
customers. 
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Providing Drainage 
The chances are that your garden soil 
is sufficiently well-drained. However, there 
are cases where land is made unsuitable for 
gardening, because heavy rains do not soak 
away rapidly enough. Then, drainage can be 
supplied. It is really quite simple. 
To begin with, dig a little deeper than 
ordinarily required by the plants. Then, if 
you are going to fertilize with rotted animal 
fertilizer, you can apply it in the bottom 
of the hole. After you have applied the ani- 
mal fertilizer, add a layer of loose sand about 
one to two inches thick This will provide 
drainage at the same time that it is sup- 
plying fertility to the plant. 
Be sure to use a loose material for your 
separating layer. If your garden soil is of 
clay, you must use something else, like loose 
sand, which you would have to bring in. The 
clay is too impervious. 
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DEUTZIA, PRIDE OF ROCHES- 
TER (Deutzia scabra). Bushy 
shrub 6 to 8 feet high. Produces 
masses of pinkish white double 
flowers in June. Fine for a group 
or background. Space 5 feet 
apart; ordinary soil and moisture; 
sun or part shade. 
PRICES: 18 to 24 inches, 1 for 
$1.10; 2 for $2.19. 
PRICES: 2 to 3 feet, 1 for $1.49; 
2 for $2.87. 
FLOWERING PEACH (Amygdalus 
rubra plena). A beautiful red-flower- 
ing variety. Stems literally loaded 
with beautiful double blooms in 
May. Fine for cutting. Ultimate 
height, 15 to 20 feet. Plant 10 to 12 
feet apart. 
PRICES: 2 to 3 feet, 1 for $1.25; 
2 for $2.39. 
FLOWERING ALMOND (Pru- 
nus glandulosa). Literally cover- 
ed with double pink blooms in 
the month of May. Very truly 
a glorious sight. Grows 4 to 5 
feet high. Plant 3 feet apart. 
PRICES: 18 to 24 inches, 1 for 
$1.10; 2 for $2.19. 
FLOWERING QUINCE (Cydonia 
japonica). Dazzling scar’et flew- 
ers in spring before foliavc comes. 
Very striking. Grow 4 to § fect 
high. Space 4 feet ; ordi: ary s: il. 
ordinary moisture; sun or part 
shade. 2-year plants. 
PRICES: 12 to 18 inches, 1 for 
87c; 2 for $1.69. 
PRICES: 18 to 24 inches, 1 for 
$1.27; 2 for $2.49. 
Forsythia - Golden Bell 
GOLDEN BELL (Forsythia spectabilis). A 
hardy shrub with beautiful yellow blossoms 
in early spring. Grows 8 to 10 feet tall. 
Piant 5 to 6 feet apart in ordinary soil; or- 
dinary moisture; sun or part shade. 
PRICES: 11% to 2 feet, 1 for 85c; 2 for 
$1.59. 
PRICES: 2 to 3 feet, 1 for $1.09; 2 for 
$2.15. 
R. M. Kellogg Company 
Three Rivers, Michigan 
