PLANTING. 



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ashes pressed against it (at i), then the better part of 

 the excavated earth is filled in and placed at c, and 

 the rest of the hole, if any space should be left, filled up 

 with the less good earth. Finally the earth is pressed 

 together by placing the foot at d. 



Fig. 56. 



Value of Method. It is simple and can be applied to 

 any kind of plants, or any soil, except perhaps very wet 

 or shallow soils. It is specially adapted for large plants, 

 particularly those with an extensive root- system. The 

 cost depends on the size of the pits. 



b. Planting with Peg, Staff, or similar Tools. 



Planting with a peg is done in the case of young 

 plants which have not as yet developed side roots of any 

 length. It is specially adapted for the cultivation of 

 dry localities with plants which have been raised in such 

 a manner as to develop long tap roots, to bring them 

 into contact with moisture lodging at some depth. 



In order to guard against the plants being choked by 

 weeds it is frequently necessary to work the soil before 

 planting, either entirely, or in strips or patches. This 

 can be done with a light plough or the hoe. In such 



