Iron County Record | 1947-01-09 | Page 3 | Shrub Cuttings

Shrub Cuttings Many shrubs can he grown from cuttings. R'j e, new wood usually is best. Make cuttings 9 or 10 Inches long, cut olT the leaves nnd leave only one or two buds at the top. Make clean cuts, set the cuttings udecp, partly shaded. Leave them alone until they start growing. When well rooted, they may be transplanted trans-planted to the nursery or to their I permanent place. Set plants in good soil. A mulch of straw or leaven around the plants will hold moisture and shade the ground in addHion to adding organic matter to the soil.