The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-11-15

makes beautiful lawn tree; either the native OF
the European species may be planted. Inc sour
or black gum grows under most adverse circum
stances, but apparently is not well sulteo iol
street planting although as an Ornamental Tree
deserves place.
Purchase trees from reliable nursery; beware
Of tree peddlers. Choose healthy. weli-rormeo
trees Trees two or three inches in diameter ana
ten or twelve feet high are large enough for any
purpose Where smaller trees can be used the1
generally give better results, because the W.
system IL less disturbed by transporting ~
not expose the roots to the sum- wihd or ir'st.
Keen wet blankets or canvas wrapped hgntiS
about the roots until the tree is ready 10 pe Se'
out then plant with the least possible deias.
Trim off any broken, torn or injured roots use
n sharp pruning knife and make clean, smooth
cut Remove all broken branches and cut oacA
one-half to four-fifths of the previous years
branch growth. The size of the top must De pro-
portioned to the size of the root system or the
roots will be unable to supply sufficient water ana
food for satisfactory growth. FOrest-groWn trees
have poor root systems and must be severely
nruned by removing the greater part OF the sue
branches Never cut back the main stem or leaoef
Dig Wide, Deep Holes.
p;o wide deep holes Trees become root-Douno
and make poor growth or die II the roofs are
cramped or twisted. The holes should be too'
or two wider and deeper than is needed TO ac
sbould be about twice as large as the root system
actually requires Partly fill the hole with rich
loan and pack it down well. If poor SOIL must pe
rsed mix with well-rotted manure Green or
partly decomposed manure will burn the roofs anu
must not be used.
DO not plant the tree too deep. The upper
roots should lie only an inch or two deeper IN the
soiI +hon they grew originally. Spread out the
roots in their natural position and work SOIL
oropnd them n little at time, cOmpactlnS IL nrih-
,v with the fingers pointed stick occasioh-
alIv lamp it with the foot so that no ar spaces
ronoin Also see that the stein OF the tree is KEPT
nerfectly vertical Now water the soil generously
Nh 6naI inch or two of soil should be left hne
and loose over the top of the hole to act as a
mulch ., L..
i Actor p,anting the tree should be staked to
nrovant II from swayng in the wind and growing
crooked. The stake should be long enough 10
sunnort the trunk for twothrds the helght OIL the
trae Trees exposed to traffic, horses and chlidren
sbould be protected by suitable wooden or meta'
guards In case any injury to the young Tree re-
,its annly tree surgery methods at once.
shallow cultivation of the soil for three feet
round the tree is beneficial during the first few
wears of growth. Loosen the top soil with space
ar hoe several times during the season 10 Keep
down weeds and grass. During the not dry su"
mer months watering shouiu oe oohe no' o
than twice week - =,
Troa nlantng should form permanent part OF
tho tmproyement program in every city and town
in tbe United States. 1t should not be undertaken
in a temporary or haphazard manner; but 1t shouio
receive the constant thought and attention OF those
Who are interested in making the community at
+roct,ve and at the same time in adding to the
future timber resources of the United States. II
must be remembered that what Is done IN one
c,tv or two serves as inspiration to others.
lot ms keep in mind thought of future SO wei
oxnressed In the poem by Lucy Larcom, VINO salo
"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 preseh
look to the future and by memorial tree pantin'
make this better country in which to i've when
after all. ~ all the memorial those loved ones ASK
Yet what a memorial. if it be Accomplished!