Page Two GIRARD BROTHERS’ NURSERY, GENEVA, OHIO 
Planting Methods 
Heeling in—If for any reason plants can- Acid Loving Plants—Such as Azaleas, 
Rhododendrons, Ilex, and evergreens will 
do better if peat or leaf mold is mixed 
and plant as above sketch. with soil. 
not be planted immediately, dig a trench 
FILL HOLE Ano LEAVE LOOSE 
TRAMP SoIL, SOIL ON TOP 
THE LIGHTER OR COVER 
THE SOIL, THE GROUND WITH 
HARDER THE : 
O16 Hore OWT BRE AK UP 
pea ENOUGH SUBSOIL IF NOTE: MANURE, UNLESS WELL 
BS Ape eA SRV Se Oe nES AND THOROUGHLY MIXED 
Aya Dept ne eget THE SOIL, SHOULD BE USE 
ONLY ON TOP, IF USED AT ALL, 
~e- 
= SET HEDGE TRIFLE 
“=. LOWER THAN THEY 
+ WERE IN NURSERY 
~ TO GET A DENSE 
HEDGE AT THE 
BOTTOM. 
DIG ONE SIDE OF TRENCH 
STRAIGHT AND IN LINE. PLACE 
PLANTS AGAINST THIS SIDE 
TO GET A STRAICHT HEDGE. 
