PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS 
GENERAL RULES for SUCCESS 
é How to Plant Evergreens: (1) Dig hole a foot*larger and 
deeper than ball of earth. Provide good, 
loamy top soil to fill around ball. 
EVERGREENS 
(Planted for 
Windbreak) 
For results in 6 
years or more 
..10 feet apart. 
For results in 4 
years 
..9 feet apart 
(Take out every 
other tree later.) 
For results in 2 
years 
.2% feet apart 
(Gradually thin 
ort to 10 ft, apart 
as trees develop.) 
(2) set TREE IN HOLE 
TRIFLE LOWER THAN 
IT STOOD IN NURSERY 
f, DO NOT REMovE 
BALL. PACK FIRMLY. “/ 
WITH FEET OR SETY 
TLE BY FILLING HOLE//77 
bet hha FILL HOLE WITH SOIL. PACK FIRMLY 
AND LEAVE TOP OF GROUND COVERED WITH LOOSE 
EARTH, OR BETTER MULCH WITH STRAWY WELL ROT- 
TED MANURE 
Evergreens with bare roots are planted the same as trees. 
never to leave the roots exposed a single moment. 
NOTE: Take care 
EVERGREENS 
TO PLANT. Dig a hole 1 foot wider and 6 inches deeper 
than the size of the ball of earth, then fill in 5 inches of the 
loose soil back into the hole, set the tree in and fill in around 
the ball within 2 inches from the*top; tamp soil and water 
thoroughly. After water soaks away, fill in around the tree 
with remaining soil. Leave a saucer effect around the tree 
to hold water for future watering. When planting is com- 
pleted, you should have 1 inch of soil over the top of the ball 
of earth. 
If planting in poor soil a 1 inch mulch of manure or % lb. 
of commercial fertilizer mixed in the top soil is recommended. 
Do Not remove burlap. It will rot very quickly. Always water 
evergreens thoroughly late in the fall before the ground 
freezes up as they need moisture in winter as well as in sum- 
mer. Newly planted evergreens, for the first growing sea- 
son, should be well watered once each 7 to 10 days and cul- 
tivated whenever the soil becomes hard or weedy. After the 
first growing season an occasional watering and cultivation 
during the hot dry weather is sufficient. 
TRIMMING: When evergreens become shabby, shear back 
with a pair of hedge shears, shaping them to the desired ef- 
fect. When topping upright varieties always trim top to a 
point to maintain the natural shape of the tree. Shearing 
should be done during the spring and summer months from 
April 1st to September 1st. One shearing per year is gener- 
ally sufficient to keep the foundation planting from becoming 
overgrown. 
SPRAYING: The common insects of evergreens are the Bag 
Worm and Red Spider. Bag Worms hatch in early summer 
and feed on the foliage. They hang on the tree in cocoons. 
Control—by spraying with Arsenate of Lead. Use 4 table- 
spoons and equal parts of dehydrated lime to one gallon of 
water. It generally requires two sprayings at two week inter- 
vals as they do not all hatch at the same time. 
Red Spider is a very small insect that cannot be seen with 
the naked eye. Infestation is apparent by loss of color in the 
top of the tree and a fine web on the twigs. Control: by dust- 
ing with dusting Sulphur several times during the summer 
or by rinsing the evergreen tops with water from a hose, with 
some force. Another more effective control is by spraying 
with a certain liquid Sulphur. One spraying a season is suf- 
ficient with this method; however, we suggest this method 
only if material is purchased from us and under our instruc- 
tions as many of the liquid Sulphurs will burn the foliage. 
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| How to Plant a Tree 
First. Secure high grade, thrifty plants or trees that are ac- 
climated to your locality. The best assurance of securing 
this kind of Nursery Stock is to buy from a well established 
local Nursery that grows their own Nursery Stock. This type 
of Nursery is always desirous to please their customers as 
they depend on the local community to keep them in busi- 
ness. Beware of the fly-by-night “brush peddlers” and “tree 
doctors.” When in doubt, always call your local nursery. 
Second. Plant properly. 
Third. Give proper care and attention after planting. 
SHADE & ORNAMENTAL TREES 
TO PLANT. Dig 
a hole large 
enough to accom- 
modate the roots 
without crowding 
or bending and 
deep enough so 
that some loose 
soil can be placed 
in the bottom of 
the hole. Fill in 
around the roots 
with well pulver- 
ized soil to within 
2 inches from the 
top, then water 
SET TREE IN TUB OF WATER WHILE DIGGING HOLE 
“ROOTS SHOULD NOT 
BE BENT IN PLANT- 
Ae ING SO DIG HOLE 
ZPLENTY LARGE ENOUGH 
SUB SOIL SHOULD ZA 
BE BROKEN UP 222m 
IF VERY HARD. Z% 
SET TREE TRIFLE DEEPER 
THAN IT GREW IN NURSERY. 
AER TN 
thoroughly. After 
water has soaked 
Bb ije hay sea llik ain 
around the tree, 
leaving a saucer 
effect to hold wa- 
Le 
SETTLE TREE Bye WWIII Il 
SHAKING UP _A zi 
AND DOWN. 7% 
PEE SOIL. WORK. IN 
BEE HAND OR ORIEL! ter for future wa- 
WITH WATER. tering. Trees 
should be planted 
one to two inches 
deeper than they 
stood in the nurs- 
ery. If planting 
bare root trees, it 
is advisable to 
trim back the 
tops, using your 
own judgment to 
form a well bal- 
anced tree. How- 
ever, hard wood trees like Hard Maple and Oaks should never 
be topped as this may ruin the natural shape of these trees. 
LEAVE SAUCER 
BEFECT 
bet tbat Wis 
LEAVE “i, 
LOOSE ON TOP Z 
fs KING 
& HEAVY SOIL. 
‘ALEAVE POCKET AROUND 
HOLE TO CATCH WATER, 
LEASE LES DN 
IMPORTANT: WE DO NOT ENCOURAGE THE USE OF MAN- 
URE, IF WELL DECAYED AND MIXED WITH SOIL IT SHOULD 
BE USED ONLY ON THE TOP. 
It is advisable to shade the trunks of all smooth bark trees 
the first year after planting by wrapping with Tree Wrap 
(a special prepared paper for this use). This will prevent 
sunscald and lessen the chance of borers damaging the trees. 
Water newly planted trees heavy once each 7 to 10 days 
throughout the first summer. To maintain a fast, sturdy 
growth, fertilize. Use 1 lb. of commercial fertilizer to each 
1 inch of diameter of the trunk. Spade this in around the 
tree in March and May and it will keep the tree healthy and 
cause much faster growth. 
Keep a circle 6 ft. in diameter around the tree cultivated 
or mulched for at least three years after planting. 
SPRAYING: Most of the common insects of shade trees are 
eating or chewing insects that feed on the foliage. They may 
be controlled by spraying with Arsenate of Lead. Follow in- 
structions on package. 
