Vaughan's seed store . Ill IPlfflnaftnimfi gEAR IN MIND.—All the trees, shrubs, andfruit trees offered in this catalog are for fallplanting, and the best results will be obtainedby planting during October and November. Byso doing they will have made new rootlets and got a growing hold in theground before frost sets in (when all root action ceases) and will be prepared toreceive the benefit of the earliest warm spring days and start into growth-without delay. Spring-transplanted stock has to lie dormant until new roots areformed for source of nourishment. Pruning. It is very important that the
Vaughan's seed store . Ill IPlfflnaftnimfi gEAR IN MIND.—All the trees, shrubs, andfruit trees offered in this catalog are for fallplanting, and the best results will be obtainedby planting during October and November. Byso doing they will have made new rootlets and got a growing hold in theground before frost sets in (when all root action ceases) and will be prepared toreceive the benefit of the earliest warm spring days and start into growth-without delay. Spring-transplanted stock has to lie dormant until new roots areformed for source of nourishment. Pruning. It is very important that the root system and amount of branchesbalance. No matter how carefully the trees may be dug a portion of the rootsare broken or cut off and the balance that exists is deranged. It is thereforenecessary that the branches be pruned. Many people are not aware of this andwill plant exactly as received from the nursery. A more fatal error could not bemade. Prune the branches of fruit trees 5 to 7 ft. in height with 3 to 5 ft.
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