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to check the exuberancy of sap in the branches, till 

 the roots be well established. 



1 6. Transplant no more than you well fence ; for 

 that neglected, tree-culture comes to nothing : There- 

 fore all young-set trees should be defended from the 

 winds and sun ; especially the east, and north, till 

 their roots are fixed ; that is, till you perceive them 

 shoot ; and the not exactly observing of this article, 

 is cause of the perishing of the most tender planta- 

 tions ; for it is the invasion of these two assailants 

 which does more mischief to our new-set, and less 

 hardy trees, than the most severe and durable frosts 

 of a whole Winter. And here let me add this caution 

 again; that in planting of trees of stature, for avenues, 

 or shades, &c. you set them at such distance, as that 

 they be not in reach of the mansion-house, in case of 

 being blown down by the winds, for reasons sufficient- 

 ly obvious : See History of the Storm^ 26 Nov. 1703. 



17. The properest soil, and most natural, apply to 

 distinct species, nee vero terrae *erre omnes omnia possunt. 

 Yet we find by experience, that most of our forest- 

 trees grow well enough in the coursest lands, provided 

 there be a competent depth of mould : For albeit 

 most of our wild plants covet to run just under the 

 surface; yet where there is not sufficient depth to cool 

 them, and entertain the moisture and influences, they 

 are neither lasting nor prosperous. 



1 8. Wood well planted, will grow in moorish, 

 boggy, heathy, and the stoniest grounds : Only the 

 white, and blew clay (which is commonly the best 

 pasture) is the worst for wood, and such good timber 

 as we find in any of these (oaks excepted) is of an 

 excessive age, requiring thrice the time to arrive at 

 their stature. 



