immediately, allowing water to fill the basin slowly. Even 
though soil seems moist enough in appearance, water thor- 
oughly to settle soil firmly about root system. Use no manure 
or commercial fertilizer at planting time near root system, 
but manure or peat mulch in basin will keep soil from dry- 
ing or cracking. A month to six weeks after planting, tree 
may be fed with a well balanced plant food. 
If tree is planted in an exposed or windy location, it may 
be necessary to build a framework of lattice or burlap to 
protect young growth. Whitewashing the trunk will aid in 
Preventing sunburn until the leaves form natural protection. 
There is a great variation in pest control required by the 
different species of fruit trees. It is important that you seek 
Professional advice in this matter. 
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Cane Berries: Boysenberry, blackberry, loganberry and 
raspberry plants are available in bare-root in January, Feb- 
ruary and March. Later they are available in containers. 
Avoid over exposing roots to sun and wind. Water after 
planting and keep moist until well started. Consult your 
nurseryman regarding pruning, spraying, and fertilizing. 
Strawberries: Strawberries can be purchased bare-root 
during winter months and later on in pots and flats. Plant 
and water bare-root plants immediately. Be careful to set 
strawberry plant so the crown is exposed and above soil 
surface. If crown becomes covered with earth there is danger 
of rot. Your nurseryman is eager to suggest various ways in 
which strawberries may become a useful as well as an 
ornamental part of the home garden. 
ORNAMENTAL PLANTS. TREES, 
AND SHRUBS 
1. Plants grown in containers: In transplanting do not 
crack or loosen ball of earth. If uncertain how to remove 
plant from container, your nurseryman will give you explicit 
instructions. 
Dig a hole twice the size of ball of earth. Partially fill 
and set plant at same level which it was growing in the 
container. Remaining dirt should be used to form a ridge 
around the edge of hole to keep water close to roots. Be 
sure basin is filled with water immediately after planting. 
After plant is established, the roots are deep enough that 
the basin may no longer be necessary. 
Il. Field Grown Ornamentals: Field grown ornamentals 
are in a ball of earth wrapped in burlap. Carry the plant 
by lifting ball rather than trunk. Keep in a shady place and 
sprinkle ball and foliage until planted. Dig hole twice size 
of ball. Partly fill and place top of ball at ground level. 
When hole is filled with two-thirds soil, cut string and fold 
burlap away from trunk, Fill remainder of hole with soil. 
Make basin by ridging excessive earth around edge of hole. 
Run water slowly until basin is filled. A one-inch layer of 
manure, peat, or leafmold around plant will act as insulator 
against wind and sun. If plant is in or near lawn, the basin 
may be destroyed after plant starts to grow. Never let soil 
get dry until plant is deeply rooted. 
b SUB-TROPICAL FRUITS” 
Avocadoes, citrus, and other sub-tropical fruit trees dis- 
like water standing in root area. Your nurseryman will ad- 
vise you on various methods of drainage. 
These fruit trees are usually purchased as field grown 
plants. The earth about the roots is balled and burlaped. 
Refer to Ornamental Plant section, under title of Field 
Grown Ornamentals. 
Young trees sunburn easily. Protect trunk of tree with 
burlap, tree-white, or manufactured tree protector. In areas 
where young trees are exposed to strong ocean wind, they 
need a trellis or burlap frame. This wind protection will also 
shade bark against sunburn, 
Your nurseryman will advise you on how to speed the 
growth and fruiting of sub-tropical trees. 
