ORANGE QUINCE TREES 
For Jelly, Jam and Marmalade 
Its pre-eminence as a fruit for jellies 
and preserves makes the Quince a pro- 
fitable tree for the fruit grower, the 
farmer or anyone having a small gar- 
den. Fruit is large golden yellow and 
of excellent quality; ripens early in 
September. Quince trees do not re- 
quire much space, as they are of dwarf 
type, growing about 10 to 15 feet tall. 
4 to 6 ft., $2.49 each 
PEONIES 
Divisions (3-5 eyes) $1.39 each 
Clumps (whole plants) $2.79 each B&B 
Courronne D’Or. Immense white blos- 
soms with erimson blotches. Late. 
crown 
Edulis Superba. Very 
type, old-rose pink. 
early, 
Fragrance. Very outstanding, being an 
off shade of red. 
Marchioness of Lansdowne. Large 
white flowers shaded with pink. 
Mons Jules Elie. Glossy lilae shading 
a deeper pink at the hase, the entire 
flower overlaid with a silver cast. 
President Taft. Delicate hydrangea 
pink, completely enveloped in a halo 
of white, profuse bloomer. 
Sarah Bernhardt. A late bloomer, flat, 
compact, rose type, rose pink with 
silver tip. A bright, apple-blossom 
pink, free flowering. 
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PREPARATION OF THE GROUND 
Spade and plow thoroughly and deeply, 
raking or harrowing the soil fine and lev- 
eling off to facilitate planting. Dig holes 
generously wide and deep to receive root 
system without crowding. or cramping 
roots. Loosen the soil in the bottom of 
the hole so that the roots may grow “in” 
readily. Poor soil may be benefitted by 
spading manure in sometime in advance of 
planting. 
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HEELING-IN STOCK TEMPORARILY 
Dig a trench sufficiently deep and 
wide to receive roots and at least a 
third of the top without crowding or 
breaking roots. Lean the stock bundles 
or trees at an angle, to save extra dig- 
Fine soil should be used so that 
the roots can be packed well to prevent 
air-pockets and drying out. Water 
when the ground is dry and heap the 
soil well about the stems of the stock. 
If trees or shrubs are to be heeled-in 
over winter, they should be well cov- 
ered and all packing material removed 
ging. 
to prevent mice from nesting and 
damaging stock. 
AFTER CARE 
Frequent cultivation after planting 
will maintain a dust mulch on top of 
the soil to conserve moisture and con- 
tinue growth. Hoeing rather shallow 
gives best results in this respect and 
keeps beds free from weeds and order- 
ly in appearance. 
In dry spells, artificial watering is 
strongly advised. Don’t sprinkle. Wa- 
ter thoroughly. If a hose is used, re- 
move the nozzle and let the water soak 
into the ground until saturated down 
to the roots. No further water is need- 
ed for several days if this is followed. 
Watering in the evening or in early 
morning is best. 
Fertilizing in the fall acts as a winter 
muleh and enriches the soil for the next 
season’s showing. Manure should be 
applied on top of the soil. It may be 
spaded in when well-rotted, but should 
never be placed next to the roots of 
plants. 
Shrub beds and eireles cut about 
trees look much better when trimmed 
up with a spade occasionally during the 
summer. Ragged edges about shrub 
areas and weedy beds destroy much of 
the beauty of plantings. 
Oceasional trimming of rank shoots 
will keep stock in balanced, compact 
growth. Trees given early attention in 
the development of a good head and 
leader will repay the slight attention 
necessary. 
CHAMPION NURSERIES, PERRY, OHIO 
