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THE COMPLETE GARDEN 



SPACING OF PLANTS— Continued 



Conditions for Transplanting. It is better to transplant stock 

 on a dull, moist day, rather than on a bright, sunny day, because the 

 planter needs to give less attention to the drying out and consequent 

 injury to fibrous root growth. The most ideal weather for moving 

 plants is a day when a cloudy condition exists and when there is ample 

 moisture in the air. Avoid bright, sunny, dry days on which to 

 do transplanting, unless plenty of water is used, or the plants are 

 thoroughly dormant. Dry winds are equally as injurious as hot sun. 

 The general rule is that no plant should be transplanted except with 

 extreme care, and only when it is entirely dormant. Plants are 



