GROWING MINIATURE, DWARF, LIVING TREES 
The rewards obtained from growing Dwarfed Trees will more than pay for the time, the 
care and patience necessary to grow them successfully, because if you love trees, you 
will gain much knowledge of nature and become attached to your work. As a tree is a 
living thing and grows into a specimen which will be admired by all. All kinds of’ 
trees can be dwarfed, Evergreens, Maples, Oaks, etc., for miniature landscape, fruit trees 
such as Cherries, Apricots, Grapes, etc., which will actually bear fruit on your table or 
window. 
Dwarfing trees is not a new art as the Japanese have developed this method several 
hundred years ago, This method was called Tuskuriinono by the Japanese. It was at 
first used only on pine and then tried on other trees later, withsuccess. Many call these 
trees Ming trees, One of the main objects of growing these, by the Japanese, was to 
have a miniature landscape on limited space. Many specimens in nurseries in Japan 
are handed down from one generation to another and many of these trees are very val- 
uable. This method was kept a secret by growers till about 1860, when the fad was 
brought to Europe, now since the hobby has been taken up by our nature lovers in this 
country it is no secret and many fine specimens are to be found among growers and 
collectors. 
The method consists of continual pruning of the roots combined with cutting of the 
branches to induce more compact foliage and to prevent the loss of too much moisture, 
As these are grown in pots, pans, etc., roots are pruned to suit room and size of planter. 
Training of tops is also important, Following will give you steps to follow: (Two ways 
to start). First method is by seed. Seed is planted in pots, veneer bands or suitable 
containers, When 2 inches and larger transplant to pots, pans, etc. Second and best 
method is obtaining started trees. This method savesmuch time in developing specimen 
trees. Upon obtaining trees, root prune to suit container to be used and plant. Water 
well every day till established. A little Transplantone or Harmodin powder dusted on 
roots helps to establish quicker. Then prune top to where desired. 
We list seed and trees. When trees are ordered from us they are selected and all pot 
grown, therefore less root pruning is necessary. We recommend planting seed when 
only species are wanted of which young stock is not available or where large quantities 
of one species is wanted. The Japanese usually all started with selected seedlings from 
nurseries or collected in wild. 
SOIL AND POTTING FEEDING 
As these trees are usually grown in limited soil, this soil must be good enough to hold 
moisture, also porous to admit air. Different species require a little different soil, but 
we will give here a mixture suited for most trees and evergreens, One part leafmold, 
oak or maple. Two parts good garden soil. One part well composted steer manure. 
One part sharp sand. Most planters have a drain hole in bottom, but if you prefer to 
plant in pans without this, place a little charcoal in bottom to keep soil sweet. Water 
only when soil appears dry on top. Planters with hole in bottom, place in pan of water 
and leave till all soil absorbs water. Repot trees once every year and wash out all old 
soil and replace with fresh soil. Feed your trees when in active growing, about once 
every two to four weeks, with a liquid fertilizer, we recommend Hyponex. Also feed 
once every two months, with a liquid manure. To get this, soak granulated steer manure 
in water, then water only with the water. 
