SOME PLANTING SUGGESTIONS 
Plant at the Right Time—Confer with -your supplier about the 
right time for éach type of plant. Order éarly. 
Prepare the Soil—Before the plants arrive have the soil ready. 
If the soil is too arfdy tod hard, or lacking in fertility im- 
prove it by, adding’ compost, ,rotted manure, granulated peat, 
or other’ organic, material... Do not place commercial fer- 
tilizer in direct contact with plants. 
Prune if Needed—Most deciduous woody plants (not ever- 
greens) should be cut back.-severely at the time of planting. 
Water Thoroughly—Firm the soil around the plants, leaving: a 
depression for water. Use*plenty of water at planting time. 
Later, water thoroughly but only when needed. Do fiot keep 
the soil soggy by too frequent watering. ' a Ber? 
Be Careful with Evergreens—Do not allow the roots. tobe. ex- 
posed at all. Ledve the burlap -qny,logsening, at top where 
the stem protrudes. Do not break the ball. ~ ~~ ae 
Protect Your Plants—They cannot compete with dogs, weeds, 
wind, insects and other garden pests. Protect them at least 
until well established. 
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Setting Plants and Trees 
When nursery plants are received, open the package at once 
and plunge the roots into water. Then set them out in perma- 
nent place as soon as possible. The proper method of planting 
is shown in Fig. 1. The hole is large enough to hold the roots 
without bending as in Fig. 2. In Fig. 3, the heel is used in 
firming the soil over the roots. 
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