The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-16
TREES MAKE SPLENDID MEMORIALS,
BUT THEY MUST BE PLANTED RIGHT

sixty feet, or even further apart. the
distance being determined partly by
tht size the tree is likely to attain,
and by other habits.
Every tree should have at least six
square feet of earth above its roots.
1t Is more important that there be
plenty of space when the pavement
and roadway are paved with concrete
than il brick or other loose-jointed ma
terial Is used.
Rules for TransplantIng.
In planting a tree, move as many
Of the roots as possible. A cloudy day
is better for transplanting than
bright, sunny one, because bright
sun quickly exhausts the stored up
moistures. An important point Is in
regard to packing the earth around
the roots. They should have close
contact with the ground, because a
tree feeds through it's roots, and there
fore, every smallest rootlet should be
firmly in the ground. To do this, fill
in around the roots with finely pull
verified earth, working it under and
around the roots by hand, and COM
pacing it, If the earth is wetted
down as it is put in it will make a
much better contact. 1t must be re-
membered that trees can not take care
of themselves. They need food and
they need attention, and so provision
should be made for their nourishment,
and to see that they are properly pro-
tected against insects and other pests
and against damage from other causes.
In planting for lawns and parks and
similar open places there is a tar
greater variety of trees from which
selection can be made than for street
planting. Many trees which are I'M
suited for one reason or another on
sidewalk, are most attractive and or
namental In a park or on lawn. The
beech, for instance, which has no
value for street planting, makes a
beautiful lawn tree; and 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 we'll
suited for street planting, although as
an ornamental tree it deserves place.
The same is true of a number OF
others which might be named. Pur
chase trees from reliable nursery;
beware Of tree peddlars. Choose the
healthy, well-formed trees. Trees two
or three inches in diameter and ten
or twelve feet high are large enough
for any purpose. Where smaller trees
can be used, they generally give bet.
ter results, because the root system
is less disturbed by transplanting. Dc
not expose the roots to the sun, wind,
or frost. Keep wet blankets or can.
vas wrapped tightly about the roots
until the tree is ready to be set out ;
then plant with the least possible
| delay.
Trim of any broken, torn or injured
roots. Use sharp knife and make a
clean, smooth cut. Remove all broken
branches and cut back one-half to
| four-f1fths of of the previous years
| branch growth. The size of the tor
| must be proportional to the size OF
the root system, or the roots will be
| unable to support sufficient water and
food for satisfactory growth. Forest
! grown trees have poor root systems
I and must be severely pruned by re-
| moving the greater part of the side
stem or leader.
Handling Of Roots.
Trees become root-bound and make
poor growth or die If the roots are
cramped or twisted. Dig wide, deep
two wider and deeper than is needed
to accommodate the roots. For stree,
trees, the hole should be about twice
as large as the root sytem actually re
quires. Partially fill the hole with
rich loan and pack it down we'll. II
poor soil must be used, mix with we'll
rotted manure. Green or partially de
composed manure will burn the roots
and must not be used.
The upper roots should lie only ar
inch. or two deeper in the soil than
they grew originally. Spread out the
roots in their natural position anC
work soil around them, q little at g
time, compacting it firmly with the
| fingers or a pointed stick. Occasional
ly stamp 1t with the foot so that no ali
spaces remain. Also see that the
stem Of the tree is kept perfectly yer
ltical, since any attempt to straighter
the tree after planting Is finished 1!
liable to injure the tree. The f1na
inch or two of soil should be left fine
and loose over the top Of the hole, tt
act as q mulch. Just prior to this
: last operation, If water is available
j apply it generously to the tree.
After planting. the tree should BIZ
staked to prevent it from swaying IL
the wind and growing crooked TIL.
stake should be long enough to sup
port the trunk for two-thirds the
height OF the tree. Attach the tree tt
the stake In several places by leathel
or canvas straps around the tree, O,
by rope run through sections Of ole
rubber hose bent about the tree The
fastening should not be tight enough
to injure the bark. Trees exposed t.
traffic. horses and children should b.