. A street tree system for New York City, borough of Manhattan ... s may benecessary, and hauling away all sub-soil so replaced. If thenatural drainage is not satisfactory, suitable underdrainagewith tile shall be provided. Where rock is encountered atthe bottom of the pit this shall be shattered to a depth ofseveral feet by a charge of low-grade dynamite. (6) Fertilizer: Ten pounds of bone meal shall be applied, mixed thor-oughly with the soil of the tree pit and a top dressing oftwo inches of well-rotted stable manure shall be given afterthe tree is planted. This top dressing shall not be pl
. A street tree system for New York City, borough of Manhattan ... s may benecessary, and hauling away all sub-soil so replaced. If thenatural drainage is not satisfactory, suitable underdrainagewith tile shall be provided. Where rock is encountered atthe bottom of the pit this shall be shattered to a depth ofseveral feet by a charge of low-grade dynamite. (6) Fertilizer: Ten pounds of bone meal shall be applied, mixed thor-oughly with the soil of the tree pit and a top dressing oftwo inches of well-rotted stable manure shall be given afterthe tree is planted. This top dressing shall not be placednearer to the trunk of the tree than 18 inches. (c) Tree: The tree used shall be from IV^ to 2 inches in caliper,straight of stem and symmetrical in form, of vigorousgrowth provided with compact fibrous roots. The trees inany single block shall be pruned at the time of planting tosecure similar height, shape and size, and no branches shallbe left which shall be lower than 7 feet from the surface ofthe sidewalk after the tree is planted. r63) /•^roEWALf^ Pa. Chestnut 5t-ake -^ W1RE-ME3MTfiEE GUAR,0. P(t Without Qrating Detail Sketch Street Tree Planting Specification N^a L. D. Cox, L. A. The details of this planting specification are given on pages 65 and estimated cost is $ per tree. A Street Tree System for New York City G5 (d) Guard: A galvanized wire guard of V2 inch square mesh dis-tinguished as style Newark on the attached detail draw-ing shall be provided. This guard shall be wrapped tightlyaround the trunk of the tree and secured with galvanizedwire, being kept from any possible contact with the bark bya ring or washer of rubber hose provided at the top andbottom of the guard. (e) Stake: A chestnut or oak stake 2^2 inches square and 12 feetlong shall be provided. The stake shall be driven firmlyinto the ground outside the guard and attached securely tothe guard at top and bottom with galvanized wire. Abovethe guard the stake shall be fastened to t
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