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of the soil, whether dry enough, moist enough, warm 

 enough, or properly prepared. If possible, it is best to 

 choose a cool or cloudy day for transplanting, or to trans- 



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 FIG. 10. Dibbers for Transplanting. 



plant just before a rain. When these conditions are not 

 to be had, do the transplanting late in the day, rather 

 than in the morning. 



FIG. 11. Proper Method of Using a Dibber in Transplanting. Note 

 how the soil is pressed firmly around the roots of the seedling, 



When transplanting, set the plants just a little deeper 

 than they were set previously. 



Plants are generally transplanted by hand, a dibber or 



