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then spread out the others in the same way, 

 and cover with soil. Having finished one side, 

 proceed with the other in the same way, and 

 then fill up the hole. It must be borne in mind, 

 that in all cases of planting, fine soil is to be 

 well worked in among the roots. 



Fig. 19. 



Lastly, we come to the plant from a green cut 

 ting. We would advise that this be left in the 

 hands of the skillful nurseryman for a year or 

 two more, to be manipulated by him into a tol 

 erably good vine. It is his business, and he 

 can do it cheaper and better than you can. At 



