Archive image from page 88 of Currie's farm & garden annual. Currie's farm & garden annual : spring 1922 47th year curriesfarmgarde19curr_5 Year: 1922 ( LIST OF HARDY ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS FOR 1922. 83 HARDY FLOWER- ING SHRUBS We are often asked for information re- garding tlie planting and subseqi/ent care of shrubs. Briefly, we recommend a good garden soil, well enriched with decayed barnyard manure. An open bed or border is preferable for groups or border plant- ing. Plant moderately close according to growth and habit of shrub to produce an early satisfactory effect, relying on prun- ing a
Archive image from page 88 of Currie's farm & garden annual. Currie's farm & garden annual : spring 1922 47th year curriesfarmgarde19curr_5 Year: 1922 ( LIST OF HARDY ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS FOR 1922. 83 HARDY FLOWER- ING SHRUBS We are often asked for information re- garding tlie planting and subseqi/ent care of shrubs. Briefly, we recommend a good garden soil, well enriched with decayed barnyard manure. An open bed or border is preferable for groups or border plant- ing. Plant moderately close according to growth and habit of shrub to produce an early satisfactory effect, relying on prun- ing and thinning out to maintain the de- sired appearance. Fork or spade the sur- face of the soil lightly every spring; fer- tilize every year or two with old manure or bone meal; cultivate to keep down weeds and water freely in dry weather. In our latitude decidxious shrubs maybe successfully planted any time in spring from the time the frost is out of the ground until the leaves begin to develop, and in fall, usually from about the middle of Octo- ber until the ground is frozen hard. Pruning is essential to promote a proper growth and symmetrical form of individual plant or group, and maintain the vital- ity desired height and graceful pleasing aspect as long as possible. With the exception of a general cutting back of over- grown shrubs, which is preferably done in spring, pruning of all shrubs which bloom on the growth of the preceding year should be done after flowering so as not to sacrifice the flowers for that season. Shrubs which bloom on wood of the current year's growth should be pruned early in spring. In pruning, aim to maintain a graceful form, free from stiffness, formality or a shorn effect. A little care and practice will produce the desired results. All stock offered below and on succeeding pages is well-grown, healthy and vigorous. At single rates delivered to any postoflSce in the V. S.; at dozen rates by express at purchaser's expense. Berberis Thunbergii. AMAG
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