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trowel, Fig. 10, being used to make the hole. After the 

 seedling is placed, the soil should be pressed firmly around 

 the roots with the fingers, or with the dibber or trowel 

 handle as in Fig. 11. 



When the gardening operations are small, the trans- 

 planted plants can easily be shaded for a few days after 

 being set in the field. Shingles, paper bags, small boxes, or 

 anything that will cast a shadow may be used for shading. 



