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GENERAL ADVICE 



stake and the tree. Fig. 63 is a device with a lid, 

 in the end of which is a notch to mark the place 

 of the stake. This lid is thrown back, as shown 

 by the dotted lines, when the hole is being dug. 

 Fig. 64 shows a method of bringing trees in row 

 by measuring from a line. 



WINTER PROTECTION OF PLANTS. 



If the ground is not ready for planting in the 

 fall, or if it is desired to delay until spring, the 

 trees or bushes may be heeled -in, as illustrated in 

 Fig. 65. The roots are laid in a furrow or trench, 

 and are covered with well -firmed earth. Straw 

 or manure may be thrown over the earth to still 

 further protect the roots, but if it is thrown over 

 the tops mice may be attracted by it and the trees 





65. Trees heeled -in for the winter. 



