The deciduous t.ees are more easy to handle than the ever- 

 greens in large sizes. It has been previously mentioned that the 

 former trees are safer to move as they are without foliage at the 

 time such work is done and they will stand more exposure as- 

 long as the root can be kept safe from freezing and drying. Thevr 

 can be moved at any time during the dormant state. Large trees 

 have also been moved when the foliage has been in full prime, 

 but this is not advisable and is only done on special occasions and 

 done with great care. The large deciduous trees can be moved 

 much easier than the handling of evergreens of the same size. 

 The deciduous can be trimmed to suit the conditions, but ever- 

 greens are not adapted to be trimmed as are the previous trees 

 and shrubs. It is often found that the bark of newly planted 

 trees will crack. This is mostly the case in trees where the roots 

 are not in working order and they have not obtained their needed 

 moisture. This happens not only in trees of large size but also 

 in trees shipped from nurseries, if planted late in *he spring, 

 especially trees over three or four inches in calibre. For late 

 planted trees it has been found of great benefit to have the stem 

 covered with straw matting or heavy burlap, this will help to 

 hold the moisture until the roots are in working order. This 

 method is used not only for late planted trees but is a benefit in 

 any occasion, however this material should not be left around 

 the trees more than one season on account of insects which often 

 gather in such places. It is well known that the very best of 

 trees can go back and die and in many cases it is the proper care 

 of a tree after planting that has a great deal to do with the ex- 

 pected success. Sometimes it happens large trees are required 

 to be moved but it must be borne in mind that it is not only the 

 cost for moving the trees, but the care of the trees after planting 

 are also connected with expense, the spraying, the guiding and 

 the mulching of trees are mentioned in other paragraphs in this 

 book. It is also the digging around the trees which is of great 

 importance, not only for large trees but also for smaller trees and 



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