2600 ALBANY AVENUE WEST HARTFORD 7, CONNECTICUT TELEPHONE 32-0131 
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Dear Customer: 
The nursery stock recently purchased from us represents a capital invest- 
ment. It is our desire that it grows, provides beauty, enjoyment and adds 
to the value of your property. To aid in having it accomplish the desired 
results we suggest reading the following cultural directions. 
WATERING is our most important suggestion regarding newly set trees 
and plants. Because of varying weather conditions no definite schedule can 
be given. However, when first planted they should be watered once or twice 
a week for a month, and at least once a week thereafter, especially if there 
should be an extended dry period. Do not let iight rains or heavy showers 
mislead you into thinking your plants have sufficient moisture. When 
watering give them a "good soaking". We suggest letting your hose, with 
nozzle off, run very slowly for fifteen minutes to an hour or more around 
each plant, depending on its size and dryness. Watering is a preventative 
not a cure. Water is inexpensive, use it regularly and generously. 
CULTIVATION is especially beneficial during the first growing season. 
Loosening the soil around your plants permits better penetration of water 
from either rain or artificial application, destroys weeds which rob the 
soil of moisture and fertility, creates a mulch and permits air to get to 
the roots. Cultivate at least once a month and more if possible. 
MULCHING, where practical, is quite beneficial. You can use Peat Moss, 
half rotted straw, old leaves, manure, grass clippings, shavings, etc. It 
should be applied 1" to 4" deep depending on the material, and extended far 
enough to cover the spread of the roots. A mulch will keep soil cool, hold 
moisture, smother out weeds and make penetration of water easier. This is 
a wonderful practice where water is limited. 
SPRAYING. If there are indications of insect or fungus injury, your 
plants may need spraying. Call or write us for advice. 
PRUNING. Very little pruning is needed the first year except for a 
little "shaping up”. 
FEEDING. One or two handfuls of a good commercial fertilizer worked 
into the soil around an average plant and watered in, will be beneficial. 
Working in well rotted manure is also excellent. Consult us about feeding 
large trees. 
Trusting the above may be helpful in enabling you to get satisfactory 
results, we are 
Sincerely yours, 
THE PETER CASCIO NURSERY 
