GREEN RIDGE NURSERY is in Lake County, Ohio, the heart of a great nursery area. 
Lake County is the smallest county in Ohio but it has 175 licensed nurseries. In addition, 
this area is noted for fruits, vegetables, and related products. 
The reasons for this concentration of horticultural industry are that the sandy well- 
drained soil of Lake County is ideal for producing fibrous roots and the Lake Erie weather 
promotes well conditioned plants of maximum vigor. 
Starting with these excellent natural conditions, we spray regularly to prevent insects 
and diseases, we trim for desired shape and compactness, we transplant frequently to make 
heavy root systems. We are proud of our plants; they are second to none. 
You can be sure that Green Ridge plants are first rate, properly grown and skillfully 
packed for safe shipment. If for any reason the plants are not in good condition when 
you receive them, we replace them or return your money. 
FALL PLANTING allows your plants to get the best possible head start next spring. 
A full season’s growth is often gainéd by planting in autumn. Spring planted plants, 
especially in late spring, sometimes do not have time to become firmly rooted and established 
before hot summer weather. : 
Also, the soil is easy to work in the fall, and most gardeners have more time than 
they do in the busy spring. 
Planting of evergreens should be done early (Sept.-Oct.) so that root growth may take 
place before freezing weather. Deciduous trees and shrubs are planted in mid-October or 
‘November when their leaves begin to fall. 
Plant firmly in well-prepared soil and keep moist until freeze-up. Most parts of the 
country have a rainy season but if rain does not occur you should water the plants your- 
self. Water thoroughly every several days instead of sprinkling lightly every day. 
Alternate freezing and thawing of winter and early spring can heave smaller plants 
out of the ground, especially in heavy and poorly drained soils. To prevent such heaving, 
work some peat or compost into the soil when planting (to improve drainage) and apply a 
heavy mulch after the ground freezes. Straw, peat moss, corn cobs, sawdust, or other 
material may be used for the mulch. Remove excess mulch before growth starts in the spring. 
In areas with severe winters, you may want to provide the extra precaution of wrapping 
the plant with burlap, covering with pine boughs, or otherwise protecting from wind and 
winter sun. Remove such protection before growth starts in spring. 
Tall plants that are planted in windy places should be staked to prevent wind whipping. 
Drive a stout stake into the soil about 4 inches from the trunk and tie the top firmly but 
not tightly to the stake with cloth strips or heavy soft cord. Wire or thin cord will cut. 
Stake may be removed after growth starts in spring. 
Relaxing and Rewarding — 
THE HOME NURSERY 
The home nursery saves money, but 
more than that, it offers a wholesome hob- 
by. You will enjoy weeding, watering, 
watching them grow. 
The home nursery may consist of only 
a row of little plants, or it may have 
several rows. It may have a shaded bed, 
a heeling-in area, or a cold frame. Some 
means of watering is necessary for baby: 
plants, and the soil should be well drained. 
For azaleas, rhododendrons and most ever- 
greens, you will need some peat moss ‘to 
mix with. the soil. Almost any corner ‘of 
your yard’or garden will do. For further 
information, send for our free leaflet 
“Suggestions for Home Nursery’. 
Many: people, buy baby plants because 
they will need larger plants in a few years 
for re-landscaping or for additional land- 
scaping., They ‘know that -a plant costing 
a dollar.or less will be worth several dol- 
lars in only a few years. 
Other, customers buy our baby plants 
just for fun, because they love to grow 
them. Some -growers have living collec- 
tions, such as a collection of azalea species, 
or broadleaf evergreens, or perhaps just 
various plants that are rare or unusual. 
