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nursery on the site for one or two years, according to the 

 size of the plants required. 



The plants become acclimatized, the cost of the cartage 

 is greatly reduced, and the risk of damage to the roots, 

 arising from exposure, is considerably lessened, as the 

 time between lifting and planting is reduced to a minimum. 



Planting with the cylindrical spade can be more 

 economically done than when a long cartage is necessary, 

 and the prospects of success are greater, as more of the 

 soil will adhere to the roots. 



