Center Point, Iowa Planting Instructions 
IMPORTANT PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS 
Planting is easy if a few important rules are followed. 
First, Plant Early. The best time to plant almost all spring planted nursery 
stock is just as soon as the ground gets in condition. Evergreens, lilacs and 
many trees and shrubs can be planted in the fall just as satisfactorily. Fall 
planted evergreens and perennials are best planted as early as possible after 
the summer hot weather and trees and shrubs that shed their leaves in the fall 
are best planted about the time the leaves drop. 
Second, Plant Well. The hole should be wide and deep enough for the 
roots to be spread out naturally. Use only a good grade of friable top soil 
around the roots, Soak well before the hole is completely filled. About a 
third of the wood should be pruned from most trees and shrubs. Evergreens 
need very little pruning when planted. 
Third, Keep Well Watered. Spring planted stock should be thoroughly 
soaked as deep as planted occasionally during dry periods. Fall planted stock 
should be kept thoroughly soaked until the ground freezes. A loose mulch is 
also beneficial the first winter if applied after the ground freezes. 
SHRUBS, TREES AND VINES ENDURING SHADE 
Many people ask what plants to use in shady and other difficult places. 
Most plants like either full sun or morning sun and afternoon shade. Hem- 
lock, Honeysuckles, Mt. Laurel, Rhododendrons, Rhodotypus, The Viburnums 
and Yews will withstand more shade than most. Shady locations are usually 
deficient in moisture, humus and plant food. Humus can be supplied in the 
form of Leaf Mold, compost or peat. The following list will tolerate at least 
part shade. Do not expect shaded plants to bloom and fruit as freely. Those 
starred will endure drier soil. 
Arborvitae Hemlock Mahonia Rhodotypos 
Aronias Euonymus fortunei Mt. Laurel Snowball 
Azalea varieties Ninebark Snowberry 
Barberry *Honey Locust Seriver Spirea A.W. 
*Bittersweet Honeysuckle Pachysandra *Sumac Fragrant 
Blueberry Hydrangea A.G. Philadelphia Virburnums (most) 
Boston Ivy Hypericum cornarius Yews Vinca Minor 
Chionanthus Leucothoe Pieris floribunda Winterberry 
*Coralberry Maple Ginala Red Bud Witch Hazel 
Dogwoods Mockorange Rhododendron 
SHRUBS, TREES AND VINES FOR ADVERSE 
CITY CONDITIONS 
The following endure the smoky atmosphere and soot of the cities better 
than most kinds. Under such conditions, most evergreens are eventually un- 
satisfactory. The Yews are the most tolerant, and the Arborvitae, Junipers 
and Scotch and Mugho Pines are somewhat so, Washing off the foliage fre- 
quently with a hose is quite helpful. 
Ailanthus Ivy Rhodotypos 
Althea Juniper Pfitzer Roses 
Barberry Leucothoe Snowball 
Bittersweet lilacs Spirea A. W. 
Caragana Mahonia Spirea Van Houtte 
Chionanthus Maple Ginala Sumac 
Crabs Ninebark Symphoricarpos 
‘Dogwood Olive Russian Viburnum 
Forsythia Pachysandra Vinca Minor 
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