PONTIAC NURSERIES, ROMEO, MICHIGAN 
GROUP TALL GROWING SHRUGS AT ENTRANCES AND CORNERS 
DWARF VARIETIES IN FRONT AND UNDER WINDOWS 
PRUNING—Part of the top of the bush or 
tree must be pruned at time of planting so 
as to reduce the amount of top the roots have 
to supply with water while they are getting 
established. See illustrations. 
WATERING—Surface sprinkling does very 
little good. Take nozzle off hose and let water 
run around plant until ground is thoroughly 
soaked for a depth of 12 to 18 inches. Never 
let ground dry out. 
Proper planting, pruning, and watering are 
essential to the success of nursery stock. The 
ground should be plowed or spaded deeply. 
Holes should be large enough so the roots can 
be spread out without crowding. Lots of 
water should be used. Roots should be pruned 
so there are plenty of fresh ends to come in 
contact with the soil. Soil should be packed 
firmly around roots so there are no air spaces 
and so roots are in tight contact with the soil. 
MULCH—A mulch of hay, leaves, grass 
clippings, etc. around the base of the plant is 
very beneficial and helps to conserve moisture. 
FERTILIZER—Should be placed on top of 
the ground and worked in with a hoe. Never 
put fresh manure in the hole, for if it comes in 
contact with the roots it will burn and kill 
them. 
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or hill; which, divided into the number 2 
feet in an acre (43,560), will give the 
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Planting and Pruning Roses 
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How to Plant Shrubs 
Raspberries and Blackberries. 4 to 6 feet 
Strawberries 14% by 3 to 31% feet 
How to Plant Shrubs 
