Simple Planting Directions 
BASS Trees Come Ready to Plant 
We endeavor at all times to send out properly pruned trees, just 
the kind which we plant ourselves, leaving the planter nothing to do 
but just set them out. The taller grades of trees need to be top- 
trimmed, as it balances the top against the unavoidable loss of some 
of the roots when the tree is transplanted. Proper pruning insures 
the tree growing well. Our prices are made on the height of the trees 
when dug. When properly top-trimmed, the height is often somewhat 
reduced. Therefore if the height of the trimmed tree when received 
is less than the catalog height, this is the explanation. We measure 
our trees from the ground up, not from the tip of the tap root as many nurserymen do; and 
so our 3-4 ft. size trees are often as large as others’ 5-6 ft. size trees—we don’t charge for the 
roots. 
Protect the Roots 
SHALLOW 
TRENCH Never allow the roots of the trees to become dry or exposed to 
the atmosphere for any length of time from the time they reach you 
until they are set in the ground. Wet the roots in the bundle just as 
soon as you can, and if not ready to set out at once, dig a hole and 
put the roots in and cover up well. Place in a shady place if possible. 
Set your trees at once upon arrival, or heel-in promptly as above. 
If the Soil is Dry 
If the soil is dry when the trees are planted, it is a good idea 
to pour a bucketful of water to each tree when the hole is about 
three-fourths filled, and after the water soaks in, fill the hole com: 
pletely with dirt. 
During hot spells during the summer, with dry weather, water 
the trees slightly. One bucketful per tree is usually sufficient. Make 
a basin-like hole at the base of the tree. Pour water, and as soon as 
it is soaked in good, fill the hole completely with dry dirt. This holds 
the moisture in, and also keeps the ground from baking. If you cannot 
pull dry dirt back to keep the soil from baking. Do Not Water At All. Water poured on top 
of the ground and left this way does more harm than good, as it will cause the tree to scald. 
DO NOT put tile down to roots of your trees. 
Plant as Deep as in the Nursery 
When you set out your pecan trees, plant them about the same 
depth they stood in the nursery. Fill in the hole with the best top- 
soil, packing the dirt well around the roots, especially the tap root. 
Keep the roots of the tree straight in their natural position, and do 
not bend them down by the tree. 
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