BOTANICAL INSTITUTIONS, ESTATES, PARKS 
This price-list describes 35 of the finest varieties of flower- 
ing crabs for home gardens. However, we stock small quantities 
of some 40 to 50 additional species and varieties that are better 
adapted for use on large estates, in parks and botanical institutions. 
We keep a record of the source of these trees and our record num- 
bers will be furnished. 
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PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS 
1. Dig holes deep and wide enough to accommodate the roots 
without crowding or bending them. 
2. Place tree in the hole so that the graft- or bud-joint is about 
two inches below the surface. These joints can be seen 
just above the root-system. 
Fill hole halfway with loose topsoil. : 
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4, Pour in a bucketful of water to settle the earth around fhe 
roots. Allow the water to drain away. 
5. Fill hole with earth and tamp this down firmly with the foot 
while holding the tree straight. 
6. Fill up to the level and clean up. 
Ordinary garden soil is usually sufficient for the needs of 
crab apple trees. If the soil is very poor decayed leaves or other 
vegetable matter, or well rotted manure may be mixed with the 
soil. This extra care will soon be repaid by these beautiful trees. 
in blossoms, foliage and fruit. 
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PRUNING 
A little cutting back of the branches at the time of planting 
is all right. Otherwise pruning should be kept to a minimum. If 
trees are desired the lowest branches may be removed a few each 
year until the tree has the height of trunk wanted. Cutting all 
the lower branches off at once may ruin the plant forever. 
