The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-13
MINIATURE JAPANESE TREES.

Dwarfed Japanese trees have become
popular in the last few years and many
have been imported into this country,
varying In age from q few years to, as
claimed by the japanese, q hundred
years or more. They are very interest :
ing trees to cultivate on account Of
their quaint shapes. but require careful
management to keep them IN good
health.
Thuya obtusa is one OF the most nom
ular OF the japanese dwarfed trees
They are rather difficult to keep grow
ing and in good condition in the house
during winter They do best In a COO,
greenhouse. kept partially shaded
watering only about once a week; the
soil. however. must never be permitted
to dry out. During spring and summer
they should be kept in a sunny, airy
situation. where the breeze will pass
freely through the branches. Water
about once day. but In dry. hot
weather II may be necessary to water
twice a day. The soil must not be kept
wet and 1t should not be watered until
the soil needs II. Watering overhead In
dry weather is bad. but natural rain
will be beneficial. In summer this plant
IL very ornamental on porches, ter
races. &c.
Grown as a house plant II should
never he exposed TO the dry hea. OF
rooms kept warm. such as a sitting
room. or in a room lighted by gas,
as this will cause the leaves to drop
end the plant will die.
Pnus pentaphylla and pine trees in
general grown in pots require the same
attention and treatment. Naples and
other deciduous trees require the same
treatment. but can be kept in a cool
cellar after the leaves have fallen In
the autumn. The soil. however. must
not be allowed 10 dry out. Early in the
spring place the plants outdoors and
when in rull leaf they can be used az
required for indoor decorations
When dwarf trees commence growing
in the spring give manure twice a
month from March through June and
again IN September and October. Dur
Ing the hot days ~ July and August
give no manure and none in winter.
For jdrdin.ere twelve inches in
diameter apply three or four teaspoon
fuls. spread evenly around the edge.
H"pottlng is required usually once
every two years. This il done by
Knocking the ball Of earth out OF the
pot, removing about one-th!rd Of the
Old soil with a sharp pointed stick
around the edges and bottom. Spread
fresh soil evenly over the bottom.
SET the plant in the pot and MI
up the space around the sides and
pack II in firmly with stick. After
several repott!ngs. the plant will in
crease in size sufficiently - require A
larger pot March IL the best time 10
repot, just before growth commences
In shallow pots portion OF the old
soil should be renewed annually to
ma lnta!n a healthy growth.
DwarfntSs is maintained by pinching
back the Young growth. using the |
thumb and finger. and this should be- !
lone from April to about the middle OF |
June on thuyas the points of growth |
should he pinched ont all over the plant |
to maintain the form. On pines. pinch !
out the points simply 70 maintain the |
form Of the plant.
with pomegranates, lagerstroemia, IN
iica. towering cherry towering |
beach. &c, pinch back the non flower
ny shoots either before or after flower
ng. Wistarias should have all the
'oung growth pinched back In July !
md August. leaving -four or i've leaves
IN each shoot