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WRAPPED 
SPECIMENS 
What This Means 
In the past many successful planters have used 
INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED Evergreens, packed in 
sphagnum moss. This year we are wrapping the 
smaller and medium size specimens in this manner 
without extra charge. We have found this the most 
economical and successful method for speeding up 
transportation of specimen trees. 
(1) How to Plant Bare Root or 
individually Wrapped Evergreens 
ALWAYS KEEP ROOTS COVERED 
BREAK UP SUBSOIL 
Wid Mas cael WHEN IT IS VERY 
ENOUGH TO 
RECEIVE PLANT 
WITHOUT 
BENDING ROOTS 
Always plant as soon as the trees reach you. 
Do not expose roots to the air. When you have 
everything ready to plant, unpack the shipment, 
putting the roots of each tree into a pail or tub of 
water and soak thoroughly, then plant at once. 
Start Cultivation at Once. Cultivate well and often during 
the growing season. This should be done for the first 2 years. 
Evergreens will not thrive or give best results in a weed 
patch. If you cannot cultivate, give them a very heavy 
mulching of well-rotted straw or old sawdust. as soon as 
your trees are planted. 
Water Well. If you are having dry weather at planting 
time, you should water evergreens thoroughly about every 
| other eve.ing until you get a soaking rain. Do this through 
all dry spelis for the first year or two. This is especially 
necessary in foundation plantings of ornamental evergreens, 
where the trees get a strong reflection from the sun and the 
ground dries more readily. Be sure to water your ever- 
greens thoroughly in late fall before ground freezes. 
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INDIVIDUALLY 
. This is a Balled and 
Burlapped (B&B) NORWAY 
SPRUCE Specimen. See Page 26. 
The tree is dug with a 
solid ball of rich, heavy 
loam in which it has 
been growing for years, 
completely covering and 
protecting thé root sys- 
tem. The ball is firmed 
and held in place by 
a secure covering of 
burlap and twine. e 
average weight of a 2!/-3 
ft. specimen when balled 
and burlapped is 65 
unds. They are shipped 
y express or truck 
freight (your choice). We 
recommend express be- 
cause of the quicker 
service, but truck freight 
shipments can be enroute 
two or three weeks with- 
out damage to B&B ever- 
greens. If you order by 
truck, please specify on 
order blank the Truck 
Line servicing your com- 
munity. To customers who 
are located 500 miles or more from us, we recommend your 
checking with your express agent on the shipping costs, 
figuring 65 to 100 lbs. per B&B tree. (Nursery stock by ex- 
press takes the second class rate.) If the rate is too high, 
we advise you to use the smaller sizes, Individually 
Wrapped, or truck freight. 
With INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED specimens, re- 
move all of the packing material, soak the roots 
very thoroughly, and plant at once, following close- 
ly the directions in (1) and (3). 
HOW TO CARE 
FOR SEEDLING 
EVERGREENS 
It is best to plant 
seedling ever- 
greens in a gar- 
den plot or in 
beds for the first 
two years before 
transplanting per- 
manently. Soak 
tne roots thoroughly in water, then set 
deeply and firmly, about 6 to 8 inches 
apart. Give them frequent shallow cul- 
tivation, and see that they have plen- 
ty of moisture during all dry periods 
(watering in the evening after the sun has set). We recom- 
mend a partial shade through the first summer, making the 
shade racks of lath with 34 in. space between each lath. 
These, too, should be given a thorough watering in late fall 
before ground freezes. Leave the seedlings in the beds two 
years, and the third spring they should be in good condi- 
tion to move to their permanent locations. 
How to Plant B&B Evergreens 
(1) DIG HOLE A FOOT LARGER AND DEEPER THAN BALL OF EARTH. 
PROVIDE GOOD, LOAMY TOP SOIL TO FILL AROUND BALL. 
(2) SET TREE IN HOLE 
TRIFLE LOWER THAN 
BALL. PACK FIRMLY 
WITH FEET OR SETTLE 
BY FILLING HOLE 
WITH WATER 
(5) FILL HOLE WITH SOfL. PACK FIRMLY AND 
LEAVE TOP OF GROUND COVERED WITH LOOSE 
EARTH, OR BETTER MULCH WITH STRAWY WELL 
ROTTED MANURE. 
For Balled and Burlapped Evergreens 
Dig a hole about twice the size of your ball, and plant 
the tree at once. If the ground ‘is dry at planting time, fill 
the hcle with water, and let it soak away before putting in — 
the tree. Take care to handle the tree carefully so as not to 
break the ball, place it in the hole so that the tree will be a 
few inches deeper than it had been in the nursery, then cut 
the burlap at the top of the ball, rolling it back for 3 or 4 
inches. Plant ball, burlap and all, using good growing soil 
to pack around the ball, and be sure to pack this firmly. 
Cut all strings around trunk of tree. Give evergreens plenty 
‘of moisture the first year or two until well established. Al- 
ways water evergreens thoroughly in late fall before ground 
freezes. 
(3) 
NOTE: MANURE, UNLESS WELL ROT- &™% 
TED AND THOROUGHLY MIXED WITH = “+. 
THE SOIL SHOULD BE USED ONLY ON 
TOP IF USED AT ALL y 
FILL HOLE AND 
Ss, 
A 
TRAMP SOIL. THE omy 
3 
LIGHTER THE SOIL 
THE HARDER THE ten 
TRAMP } 
Peas 
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Plant Deeply and Firmly. spreading the roots out in the 
natural positions, and press the soil around each tiny roo 
Evergreens should be planted from 2 to 6 inches deeper 
depending on size of 
the tree. At the top of the ground leave a little loose soil 
to prevent the ground from baking. Several days after plant- 
heavy rain during the 
first season, once more tramp the ground with extreme firm- __ 
ness around the roots. With specimen evergreens in a | 
3 ft. from center of =| 
than they were in the nursery row, 
ing, and after any severe wind or 
foundation planting, there should be 
hole to foundation wall. ; 
RED SPIDER 
DUST 
For Red Spider Control on Evergreens 
and Other Trees and Plants 
New Improved Formula, containing 
Aramite and Rotenone. Comes in a 
SELF DUSTER PACKAGE, all ready to 
use! Thoroughly cover the branches, 
stems and needles on both upper and 
lower surfaces, then follow with sec- 
ond and third applications at 10 day 
intervals when necessary. Keep your 
evergreens healthy and free from the 
ravages of red spider by using this 
effective Red Spider Dust. 
Also recommended for control of 
Black Spot, Mildew, Leaf Spot and 
Rust. Especially fine for Roses, Phlox, 
Dahlias, Delphiniums, vegetables such 
as beans and peas, also for berry 
plants such as Strawberries, Raspber- 
ries, Currants, Gooseberries, and 
Grapes. 
SIMPLE DIRECTIONS TO FOLLOW 
ARE PLAINLY GIVEN ON SELF DUST- 
ER PACKAGE. ‘ 
1 LB. COMBINATION A 
PACKAGE 3-55... 2.00 : C 
(postpaid) 
(This is a dust gun filled with 
Red Spider Dust) 
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WE SUGGEST RA-PID-GRO—SEE PAGE 6. 
LEAVE LOOSE SOIL 
ON TOP OR COVER ~ 
GROUND WITH 
MULCH 
POCKET LEFT TO 
CATCH WATER 
