Cransplanting Large Hollies 
If a large Holly is wanted this can be trans- 
planted most successfully if a trench is dug around 
the tree a year prior to moving. Simply dig the 
trench the size of the earth ball that you intend 
to move with the tree and then back fill with good 
soil rich in humis. Allow the tree to remain in its 
present location until next year and you will find 
that the root system has become much denser close 
to the tree because of the root pruning given it a 
year ago and the Holly will survive transplanting 
much more readily. 
Your Christmas Ftolly 
Your Holly may be pruned in winter around 
Christmas. Proper pruning will stimulate spring 
growth and also give you beautiful cut Holly for 
the Holidays. Cut Holly should be handled just 
as you would handle cut flowers. Always place it 
in water and it will stay beautiful for weeks. 
Holly may be used in the making of Christmas 
wreaths either by itself or in combination with 
other evergreen material. It may likewise be used 
to advantage in the making of door garlands in 
combination with canes, evergreen boughs and 
brightly colored ribbons. 
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