The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1919-10-10

makes beautiful lawn tree; either the native or
the European species may be planted. The sour
or black gum grows under most adverse circum
stances, but apparently is not well suited foi
street planting, although an Ornamental tree II
deserves place.
Purchase trees from reliable nursery beware
of tree peddlers Choose healthy, well-formed
trees Trees two or three inches in diameter and
ten twelve feet high are large enough for any
purpose. Where smaller trees can be used. they
generally give better results, because the root
system is less disturbed by transpantng. DO
not expose the roots to the sun. wind or frost
Keep wet blankets or canvas wrapped tightly
about the roots until the tree Is ready to be set
out; then plant with the least possible delay.
Trim off any broken, torn or injured roots. Use
a sharp pruning knife and make Clean smooth
cut, Remove all broken branches and cut back
one-half to four-ifths Of the previous years
branch growth. The size Of the top must be pro-
pOrtOned to the size Of the root system or the
roots will be unable to supply sufficient water and
food for satisfactory growth Forest-grown trees
have poor root systems and must be severely
pruned by removing the greater part of the side
branches. Never cut back the main stem or leader
DIG Wide, Deep Holes.
Dig WIDE deep holes. Trees become rOOt-bOund
and make poor growth or die II the roots are
cramped or twisted. The holes should be foot
or two wider and deeper than Is needed to &C.
should be about twice as large as the root system
actually requires Partly fill the hole with rich
loan and pack 1t down well. If poor soil must be
used, mix with well-rotted manure. Green or
partly decOmposed manure will burn the roots and
must not be used.
Do not plant the tree too Deep The upper
roots should lie only inch or two deeper in the
soil than they grew originally. Spread out the
roots in their natural position and work soil
ar u
ly with the fingers pointed stick Occasion
ally tamp it with the foot that air spaces
remain. Also that the stem of the tree Is kept
perfectly vertical. Now water the soil generously
The final inch or two of soil should be left fine
and loose the top Of the hole to act as q
mulch.
After planting, the tree should be staked tt
prevent it from swaying in the wind and growing
crooked. The stake should be long enough tt
support the trunk for two-thirds the height of thu
tree Trees exposed to traffic, horses and children
should be protected by suitable wooden or meta
guards In case any injury to the young tree re
SUITS apply tree surgery methods at once
Shallow cultivation of the soil for three fee
around the tree is beneficial during the first few
years of growth. Loosen the top soil with spad
or hoe several times during the season to kee
down weeds and grass. During the hot, dry sun
mer months watering should be done not oftene
than twice week.
Tree planting should form permanent part Q
the improvement program in every city and tow
in the United States. 1t should not be undertake
in temporary haphazard manner; but 1t shoul
receive the constant thought and attention of th0s
who are interested in making the community Il
tractive and at the same time in adding to tn
future timber resources of the United States
must be remembered that what Is done In on
city or two serves as an inspiration to others.
Let us keep in mind thought Of future SO we
expressed In the poem by Lucy Larcom, who said
"He who plants tree,
He plants love.
Tents of GOODNESS spreading out above.
Wayfarers he may not live to see.'
So In honoring loved ones let us Of the presel
look to the future and by memorial tree plantil
make this better country in which to live, whc
after all, is all the memorial those loved ones US
Yet what memorial, II 1t be accomplished!