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labor saving though they are, is prone to result in injuries to 

 the plant and in too deep planting, thus paving the way for in- 

 sect and fungus attacks (root rot) bringing about the early death 

 of the tree or at least, diminishing its commercial value. 



(6). The use of balled plants, of wild stock, of several plants 

 set in the same hole, finds a very limited application. Similarly 

 planting in furrows or on mounds is only adapted to special con- 

 ditions. The majority of sites require a mattock-made hole of 

 normal width wherein the plant can be bedded by hand in as 

 nearly as possible the same position of roots and shoot as it oc- 

 cupied in the nursery. 



