18 BUDDING THE PECAN. 



wrapped in damp sacking, moss, or any other material which will hold 

 moisture, and kept in this condition until thej' are about to be planted. 

 The}' should then l)e again plunged in liquid mud, and while this is 

 hanging to the roots they should be planted. When the soil has been 

 well firmed about the roots of the tree and the hole is about two-thirds 

 filled with soil, the remaining space should be filled with water. When 

 this has disappeared, fill in the rest of the soil. A mulch of short 

 grass, stable litter, or half-decayed leaves left on during the summer 

 will supply favorable conditions. If these little details are faithfully 

 attended to there is little danger that unsuccessful results will follow. 

 A little extra expense is involved at first, but careless handling will be 

 far more costlv in the end. 



