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little injury to the root-system, so that it has better chances of becoming estab- 

 lished than a larger plant or tree. 



Care of Planting Material in Handling. 



The protection of the plant, from the time it leaves the nursery until it is 

 safely placed in its final location, is very important. The roots of trees (espe- 

 cially of evergreens) are very liable to injury from wind and sun and should be 

 protected from dryiiig out. 



Fig. 11. — ^Common size of evergreen transplant ready for final planting. Note the- 

 stocky tops and fibrous root-systems, which enable the plant to stand adverse conditions; 

 White Pine on the left, Scotch Pine on right. 



When nursery stock is transferred from the nursery lines direct to the plant- 

 ing area, the roots can be protected by layering in wet moss, chaff, or by the use 

 of wet burlap. 



Where the prospective planter receives his nursery stock from a distance by 

 freight or express, it should not be left lying at the office any longer than possil)le. 

 The trees should be unpacked at convenient places on or near the grouiui to be 

 planted. The plants are usually tied in bundles of 25, 50 or 100. In taking them 

 out the roots should be dipped in water, the bundles opened up, and then " heeled 

 in," which is illustrated in Fig. 13. If possible the trees should be "'Mieeled 



