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The ring on the first marker is then removed to the third and the line 

 again stretched by the middle ring. This gives the position of the 

 second row. This process is repeated until the whole field is marked 

 out. Three men are required for this work, as great care must be taken 

 to put the markers in firmly and see that they are not moved. On hilly 

 land plumb lines may be used to correct the spacing in both systems of 

 planting. 



When the markers are in place and the trees are ready, the holes may 

 be dug. In well prepared ground two men can dig holes as fast as one 

 man can plant. As the hole is made where the marker stands some 

 means must be devised to keep the alignment. For this purpose, a 

 "Tree Planter," consisting of a piece of wood 1 inch by 3 inches and 

 5 feet long, is convenient. At the middle of this piece of wood a tri- 

 angular notch is made and a square notch at each end on the same side. 

 This planter is then laid on the ground with the triangular notch 



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against the marker, two other markers are placed in the square notches 

 at the ends of the "Planter" and the original marker is removed. The 

 hole is then dug and the place of the tree determined when planting by 

 replacing the "Planter" in its original position. The tree when 

 planted should stand in the center of the triangular notch of the 

 "Planter." 



When ready for planting, load some of the trees on a wagon and open 

 the bundles or crates. Be sure to keep the roots from any exposure to 

 the air or sun. Do not take the trees out any faster than needed for 

 planting. Where the trees are not balled cut out all cross roots, cut off 

 all broken portions and cut back those roots that are excessively long. 

 Cut back the head of the trees severely where this has not been done in 

 the nursery. When putting into the hole, spread the roots out in 

 natural position. Put in enough dirt to cover the roots fairly well, 



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