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possible. In transplanting, the roots should not be exposed 

 any longer than possible and never allowed to dry out. 

 The roots of the hardwoods are not so sensitive as those of 

 the conifers, but they will not stand too much exposure. 



In setting out such a tree, a hole should be dug that will 

 easily accommodate the roots in their original position. 



FIG. 59. A prosperous evergreen windbreak. 



They should never be crowded. The black surface earth 

 should be put in a separate pile. The tree should be 

 placed as nearly as possible in the same position in which 

 it was growing, possibly set two or three inches deeper. 

 The black earth should then be put in first and packed 

 tightly around the roots. The other soil may then be used 

 to fill the hole, care being taken to firm it well. The soil 



