Spring Planting i
Os Evergreens!
K"f i.tl var'ptifs *'f ('■/prprppns
spring a fnv ‘asoti I>r ttan.s
t'
plantir. . T-• > <-an •» moved withj
little se i> . .. i|> i*» tile time whc *•
liew .shoots u) starting, ami even
later by experienced planter*, thoutrli
it is sometimes neteseuy t< pinch u.i
part of the new shoots which other- .
wise might wilt.
After being moved in the spring, an
muleeii ..a* a long period of favor
>le wi atlirr in which to become es
tablished. 'i he hazards of the mid
summer heat and drouth may be as
great a those of a winter season, but
it is easier for the garden owner to!
overcom them. The most common j
cause i , loss in evergreens is dryness; |
an! Me, Iv planted specimens should;
he watched during dry periods. The i
any uewly planted tree or)
shi penetrate a relatively small;
mi!' n f si*il, which may easily be
come d-y. Until the plant has had
time to develop new and longer roots,
capable of foraging for food and mois
ture to a considerable distance, it
needs pecial attention, and sometimes
frequent watering. This applies to
deciduous plants as well as evergreens.
Evergreens should be dug with a
had of earth about the roots, and thi£
i-ai i should he kept well moistened
tl;i."Ughout shipping and planting and
aftci planting. The shorter the time
bet eon digging and planting the bet- •
ter. If it is not convenient to water |
frequently after planting, a mulch of |
hay or straw will retard drying out
and lessen the amount of water re
quired. M H i
The performance of an evergreen in
a given location depends upon the
variety Too often varieties are pur
ch < d because the buyer admires
their appearance without careful in
quiry ’ ing made as to their hardi
ness in the locality where they are
to be planted. This is a question
upon which expert knowledge should
he soucht. Ir> some sections only the j
hardiest varieties can be counted,
upon to survive; while in others there (
is a much wider choice, owing to more J
favorable soil and climatic conditions.
In the East and South the beautifulj
broad-leaf evergreens, such as rhodo
dendrons and azaleas, are available, i
which seldom suceed in the North-
Centra! states. Tut ev ./where one
ca- have beautiful and permanent
evergreen plantings, if he chooses
the varieties that are happy in his lo
cality.
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first prue winner in the l!»d2 Nation
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How To Develop
The Home Plot;
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Ihe modern idea about home
grounds is that every square foot
should serve a purpo.-e. Land is tx
ipen|i. , ar.d the time has passed
when a home owner was content to
usi or that portion of his lot upon
which house stood. Today, if he
is up-t-' . he considers hit, home to
embrace he it.re area of the ground
to which has title, a.id he develops
every part fit to perform a definite
function, useful 01 ornamental.
This idea has resulted in a trans
formation of the back yard. Formerly
it was the most neglected part of the
home grounds. A view of even a fine
residence section from the alley was
far from edifying. Land of great
value, and capable of use which
would justify its value, was usually
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Plant Trees For
Shade and Beauty
Trees are planted in the homa
grounds for two reasons, shade and
beauty. The latter is the more im
portant. A tree should always add
beauty to its surroundings; and, if
! possible, it should be placed where its
shade will he enjoyed
Spring is a good time for tree plant
ing. Many, such as birch, cherry,
I Lombardy poplars, oaks and others,
transplant better now than in the fall.
! Os course care must be taken in pre
j paring the soil, and setting the tree
in the ground. But equally vita! is
' that it be set in the right place to do
I its full duty.
If you know just what a tree is to
do, it is easy to select the variety you
need, and the location for it. Per
haps it is intended to frame the view
of the house. Then it should grow to
the proper height, when mature, so
that it is in scale with the house, and
I to harmonize with the architecture.
There will usually be several loca
-1 tions permissible and one may be
j chosen which will be most satisfactory
. for shade.
A garden seat or terrace will be
mere pleasant if it is shaded by a tree
j in the afternoon. Or a porch, or win
dow may be made more inviting by
i this protection from the summer sun.
A little investigation at the right time
on a sunny day will help you deter
mine just where a tree should be
planted to cast the desired shade;
having in mind, always, the shape and
height of the tree.
Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, recent
ily adopted as her own. Altho the I
Spai'ey place at Broadmoor is beau
'. ii wily pi art teu and a wonderful en
vironment for a growing child, the
and miscellaneous storage. Houses
turned their backs to all this, and
. only went into the back yard
! when weal ing their old clothes.
| But this las now been changed; and
he back yard in the modern home
grounds is transformed into a beauty
spot, the most inviting part of the
home th outdoor living room.
Many modern houses arc designed
... that the living apartment# com
unicatc directly with the outdo r
living room; and this is highly desir
’ if it can he arranged. It is often
ie to mljust an old house to give
, • ! -irable connection; and always
< • . h ome thought, an easy and invit
’ ing access to the back yard can he
. . >rked out.
The private garden in the rear of
. fers more opportunity for individual
i expression than the front yard, where
t planting must be for the public. A
i certain restraint is called for in front,
f | and harmony with neighboring plant-
THB RECORD, Zebulon, Wake Cmmtj, N. C„ -BKfaW 1932.
Trees have diverse beauties, and :
different varieties may be combined to
secure year-around interest and beau
ty The hardiness of the variety in
your locality is important. It never
pays to plant kinds that are likely to
be killed, or usually fail to thrive.
Varieties less rare, but happier in
their surroundings will be more sat
isfactory.
Good subjects for street or avenue
planting are elms, ash and lindens.
Weeping trees, to be planted spai ing
ly, where their conspicuously interest
ing shapes seem permissible, are the
weeping mulberry, c ’.t-leaved weeping
birch, Wisconsin weeping willow and
Niobe weeping willow.
The Use Os ,
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Pruning Shears
There's a “best way” to do every
thing. Many amateur gardeners give
little thought to the way they handle
pruning shears.
Always work with the cutting blade
lowermost, so that you pull it upward,
though the presaure is downward on
'the handle of the cutting side. This
I allaws you to cut smoothly and close
to the stem from which the pruned
! shoot is removed. It insures against
possible stripping of bark resulting
from a downward cut.
Watch the “set" of the blade. Don’t
; let it get sprung.
I Never use shears that are dull.
1 Keep them sharp as you work.
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baby’s arrival was followed by the
| purchase of adjoining property which
will be made into a playground with
slides, swings a wading pool and oth
er features.
But in the private garden one should
express his own idea of outdoor beau
ty. There should he planting to give
privacy and .-m-eon out unsightly
views. This may be arranged so that
passershy on the street can get a
jlimpse of the beauty within without
privacy being destroyed. Comfortable
furniture, perhaps a swing, seats,
ch.-.irs and a table, will give the yard
the look of an abiding place. Bird
houses will attract feathery,) visitors
t■, entertain us And flowers will help
make the outdoor living room the
source of ioy throughout the summer
time.
PANSIES
It is hard to decide upon a favorite
flower, for T love them all.
I like the pansy best of all the an
nuals.
I have a number of flowering
i shrubs, but my Snowball bush is the
'most beautiful of them all.
Mrs- E. TV Stalling^
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