WEST NEWBURY, MASS. 67 
MAINTENANCE AND CARE 
Evergreens and shrubs, when planted near the house, will 
in a few years, grow too large for the space assigned them 
and will mar the effect which was originally intended. In- 
stead of waiting until they are too large and then pruning 
them drastically, it is much better to give them a light prun- 
ing every year. By this method no large branches are cut 
and the planting will continue for many years improving in 
value and appearance. We have men available in the summer 
and winter months and the cost is slight when compared with 
the results obtained. 
Especially near the house, the soil is often dry and lacking 
in plant food, and it is better to make a light application of 
fertilizer every year rather than too much at one time. 
LARGE TREES 
Large specimen trees may be moved with safety at almost 
any time of the year. The modern method of digging with a 
large ball of earth on the roots ensures the continuous flow 
of sap through the fine feeding roots. Trees handled in this 
manner usually continue to grow without any check and 
make immediate landscape effects. They may be placed with 
our special tree moving equipment even when the ground is 
frozen in the winter. If arranged for earlier this is an 
economical time. 
The use of a few large specimens with the smaller plants 
gives very pleasing and satisfactory effects. We have grow- 
ing a large variety of specimens which we can furnish, and 
are prepared to give you estimates on your needs without 
obligation on your part. You are cordially invited to visit 
the nurseries and see the quality of the trees and plants at 
Cherry Hill. 
GIFT CERTIFICATES 
We are prepared to issue Gift Certificates, redeemable by 
us. This certificate will bear the recipient's name and yours 
as donor. For anyone interested in a garden or planting the 
home grounds this makes a very acceptable Christmas or 
Anniversary gift. 
For those interested in plants and flowers, we 
would recommend the Massachusetts Horticul- 
tural Society. Membership makes available all 
important books on gardening, lectures, the 
publication of Horticulture, etc. The annual 
membership is $5.00. Apply to the Secretary, 
Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Horticul- 
tural Hall, Boston 15, Mass. 
