PLANTING. 



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Fig. a 



sisting of several eyes or joints, there will in general 

 be several layers of roots the plants having the ap- 

 pearance shown in Fig. 9. 



Fig. 9. 



In this case it will be necessary to proceed as 

 directed for plants from eyes in so far as the lower 

 layer of roots is concerned the upper layers being 

 held up while this is done. After the first layer has 

 been properly covered, the next layer is laid on the 

 surface of the soil which covers the lower layer, and 

 after being properly disposed are covered in turn, 



