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or they may be obtained from the native woods or from 

 nurseries. 



Planting may be done on any suitable days in early 

 spring. Protect the roots of trees well before they are 

 planted. The easiest way is to make a little trench, put the 



Fig. 106. — Evergreens may be planted in close masses and also as single specimens. 



roots in these and cover with dirt until the permanent places 

 are ready. Evergreens need to be handled with the greatest 

 care, because they are constantly losing moisture through 

 the leaves. The soil should not be removed from the roots 

 at all while being transplanted. They may be set into small 

 boxes while being carried, or the soil may be kept on by 

 wrapping with old carpet or sacking. 



REVIEW. 



1. What is horticulture? Olericulture? 



2. Give several elements of success in growing good vegetables. 



3. Describe a good plan for the vegetable garden. 



4. Name ten garden plants that can stand some frost. 



5. Name ten that are injured by frost. 



6. Give directions for depth of planting seeds in heavy and light 

 soils. 



7. Tell how to set out tomatoes and other garden plants. 



8. What is a hot-bed? A cold-frame? 



9. In what two ways is a hot-bed heated? 



10. What are the uses of a hot-bed? 



11. What is succession-cropping? Give examples. 



12. What is companion-cropping? Give examples. 



