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would not advise uncovering the plants until 

 the rainy season is over. Leave them covered 

 until the time comes for growth to begin. It 

 is a most excellent plan in growing the Holly- 

 hock to have the ground slope away on all sides 

 from the crown of your plants. This prevents 

 water from settling about or near the plant. 

 No other border plant is so easily injured by 

 excessive moisture, especially if it comes in 

 contact with the foliage. 



Shrubs can be transplanted with entire 

 safety immediately after they have completely 

 ripened the growth of the season. This is indi- 

 cated by the fall of the foliage. In trans- 

 planting them disturb the roots as little as pos- 

 sible. Keep all roots which are unavoidably 

 exposed covered with wet sacking or moss 

 while out of the ground. If any are muti- 

 lated, cut them off smoothly with a sharp knife. 

 Before lifting any shrub have the place where 

 it is to be planted ready for it, and be sure to 

 have it large enough to allow for a natural 

 disposal of all its roots. After filling in with 

 fine soil about the plant, water well. All 

 transplanted shrubs should be pruned sharply 

 at planting-time; as a general thing, a third 

 of the old wood should be removed. Provide 



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