72 FORESTRY WORK 



back in the spring previous to the time when they are to 

 be removed, and the trench refilled with compost or 

 leaf-soil. 



This root pruning and manuring encourages the growth 

 of fibrous roots, and the trees suffer less after preparation 

 in this way than when they are transferred at once to 

 their new quarters. Smaller plants may be prepared by 

 a sharp spade being used to cut the roots on all sides 

 without disturbing the soil, or by the use of the cylindrical 

 spade. 



