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SOME PLANTING ' SUGGESTIONS 
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Plant at the Right Time—Conf ‘ ith your supplier about the 
right time for each type of plant. fie early. 
Prepare the Soil—Before the plants ‘arrive have the soil ready. 
If the soil is too sandy, too 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 not keep 
the soil soggy by too frequent watering. 
Be Careful with Evergreens—Do not allow the roots to be ex- 
posed at all. Leave the burlap on, loosening at top where 
the stem protrudes. Do not break the ball. 
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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