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tablished, the ridges that have formed the basins 

 for irrigation should be removed and also the wires 

 or cables that have been holding the tree in place. 



It is not necessary always 

 to remove the bolts, as these 

 will do no harm in the in- 

 terior of the trunk. The 

 growth of the tree will soon 

 reach beyond the bolts. The 

 surface of the ground about 

 the tree where the ridges 

 have been removed should 

 be brought to a natural 

 grade and then clothed with 

 grass or other suitable ground- 

 FIG. 14. GUYING TREES, covering. The change to a 



"A" shows best method. , r , 1 



"B" and "C" are objection- natural surface may be made 



gradually so that the tree 



may by slow degrees become accustomed to its 

 new conditions. 



PLANTING BUSHES AND HERBACEOUS SUBJECTS 



The remarks with regard to the moving of large 

 trees are applicable also to the moving of large bushes 

 and vines. The transplanting of all plants of woody 



