Planting Helps for Your Success 
Nature alone can not take care of transplanted stock. You Must Do Your Part. 
Any good growing soil is all that most 
plants need. 
Do not crowd. Allow plenty of room 
for the size the fully matured shrub or tree 
will attain. Your plants may look small 
when you get them, but they will not stay 
that size. 
Special Directions for Planting and Care of Roses 
PLANTING ROSES 
MOUND uP 
f) |SOIL OVER ToP 
BRANCHES 
DIG HOLE 
ABOUT 12*12 
7 Uy 
Ay 
LOOSE DIRT IN | 
BOTTOM OF HOLE Fea 
Roses are easy to grow if one follows 
a few simple steps. First, they need rich, 
well-prepared soil. Barnyard manure or a 
good commercial fertilizer is advised. 
Roses will not grow well nor bloom well 
unless the roots and branches are severely 
pruned as shown in the picture. 
Soak roots thoroughly before planting. 
Mound loose soil well over the tops of 
the branches. (See picture) This keeps the 
bark from drying out before the buds start. 
As the buds break through the earth, gent- 
ly work the soil away 
from the branches, uncov- 
ering about 2 inches of 
stem every other day, 
leaving a saucer-like cup 
to hold moisture. 
Keep top-soil well culti- 
vated. Hard, crusty soil 
retards growth. 
Keep well watered, but 
never water in hot sun. 
Age of 
Variety Bearing 
JNoyalkets}) Suistareloanel pyran nree 2 to 7 years 
NO TICOtSIm reste toeee recteessecees sc 3 years 
AS pOUCaUsr ile) Clamemercerters. 2 years 
Asparagus, Garden ............ 2 years 
Blackbertlosmmee s.r 1 year 
Bluebernricsien.cysccecssteststesnevest 1 to 2 years 
Boysenberry sevnccccseresscceetves 1 year 
Cherricspe oul meses rt cess 2 to 3 years 
Cherries, Sweet ..........s.:s0008 3 to 4 years 
PLEASE ORDER BY CATALOG NUMBER 
CARE OF ROSES 
All roses are heavy feeders. It is best 
to fertilize lightly after each blooming if 
you want the largest flowers. 
Our roses are the healthiest and sturdi- 
est that can be grown. But all roses should 
be dusted regularly for aphis, mildew and 
other natural enemies. Our SPECIAL ROSE 
DUST is advised. 
Everblooming roses bloom on new wood 
each year. Old branches do not bloom 
again and must be pruned EARLY each 
spring, as shown in the picture. 
Climbing roses bloom next year on the 
shoots that grow this year. After climbers 
have bloomed, cut out the old branches 
so that the new shoots have every chance 
for growth. 
Everblooming roses need winter protec- 
tion. In mild climates a deep mulch of 
straw, hay, rotted manure or leaves is 
sufficient. In colder climates (zero weather) 
roses should be protected as shown in the 
picture below. This mulch is removed a 
little at a time in the spring—AFTER ALL 
DANGER OF FROST IS PAST. 
CAUTION. Mulch or cover roses AFTER 
all leaves have been killed by heavy 
frosts. Do NOT remove this mulch until all 
danger of frost is past in the spring. 
LEAVES 
OR STRAW 
PLANTING DISTANCES 
Distance Number 
Apart per Acre Variety 
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20) x 20) ft: NOSE Groo cs mets eee 
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20 x 20 ft. 108 Strawberries, Field ... 
Taos Se WAS) bhi 69 Strawberries, Garden 
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Keep them covered at all times with damp 
sacks or something similar. It is advis- 
able to soak the roots of trees and shrubs ° 
in water before planting. 
Trees, shrubs and roses should be set 
deeper than they were in the Nursery row. 
Always dig your holes large enough that 
Pack 
the soil firmly around the roots, tramping 
the roots can be spread naturally. 
with your feet or settling with water. Both 
methods should be used with trees. 
PROPER PRUNING is most ESSENTIAL. 
Nip off the end of each root with a sharp 
knife or shears, always making a diagonal 
cut. If the calloused ends are left on the 
roots, feeding will be retarded and may 
result in the loss of your planting. 
Cutting back the tops is just as essen- 
tial. The larger your planting stock, the 
more necessary is this severe pruning. 
In planting trees, EVERY BRANCH should 
be cut back to within 3 or 4 inches of the 
trunk. Shrubs should be cut back to with- 
ine OMOTEES This 
allows all the strength to go into root es- 
inches of the ground. 
tablishment and will give you the thrifty 
growth you desire. If you do not prune in 
this way your stock may leaf out and then 
die later in the season for lack of proper 
food. 
All new plantings require WATER when 
set and frequent watering during the grow- 
ing season. After the first year they re- 
quire little care other than the cultivation 
and pruning you wish to give. 
In planting bulbs the general rule is to 
set them 3 times the depth of the bulb. 
Plant WELCH Stock 
Age of Distance Number 
Bearing Apart per Acre 
Rare 2 years Arex Sit: Dy MPP 
Beene 2 years Giron ty 907 
breed esto) Sh sifctonds) — VAQY se 20) a, 108 
Tee 3 io 47 years) |) 20) x 20) i. 108 
ee 2 years syd Mey aa 193 
Sane 7 Mey ey sifetonts) VAG) Ss PAO! ake 108 
ets Ito 2 years’ Sx 6 it 2,420 
shite l year exe oy/2. tt. 9,000 
Sates 1 year exorcmtte 21,780 
The WELCH Nursery 
