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close up all air spaces. (Figs. 32-33.) Heeling-in should 

 In- done preferably in a shaded and protected place. 

 During an early spring when seedlings start to grow 

 before it is convenient to plant them, their growth may 

 IK- n-tarded by lifting and heeling them in. When plant- 



in,. :;:!. Hrrliim-in cn-run-m seedling 



ing follows immediately after the lifting of the seedlings, 

 they should l>e takm from the nursery to the planting 

 racked in bo\e> or pails so as to remain always 

 moist. When the planting takes place after t he 

 liHL r - have hern heeled-in. they should be removed from 

 the trench as fast as needed, packed and transferred to 

 the planting sitr as before. Great caution >hould be 

 exercised to keep the roots wet at all times. 



