B. Evergreens. 



Size: The species require infinitely more careful 

 handling than the broadleaves. If the roots are al- 

 lowed to dry out for a minute they are apt to die. 

 Since this is the case it is not practicable to trans- 

 plant an evergreen more than three ft. high at this 

 time of the year. (The larger one must be moved 

 in the winter). Since these species suffer from 

 lack of shade when less than a foot high, from 1 

 inch to 3 inches is recommended as the best size 

 for this purpose. 



Method: The roots of this stock must be kept moist 

 from the moment they come out of the ground 

 until they go back in again by means of heeling in, 

 wet moss or other wet packing. The tops of these 

 plants cannot be pruned advantageously and there- 

 fore the roots should be pruned as little as possible. 

 The actual process of planting is the same as for 

 the broadleaves. If the roots are kept moist and 

 the dirt packed tightly around them, there should 

 be very few losses. 



Choosing a Planting Site. 



In choosing a planting site, do not do so at random. Remem- 

 ber that a tree stays where it is put for a long time and can- 

 not be readily moved about like flowers or shrubbery. Never 

 plant it where it is not needed; there are too many places 

 which will be improved by it. Do not put it where it will be 

 in the way, you will have to go around it too long. Do not 

 plant it under a window, it will grow. Do not plant too close 

 to the house; it will block the rain pipe, batter the shingles and 

 break the windows. Do not plant it in front of your best view; 

 it will not be transparent. Avoid these mistakes and you will 

 plant your tree in the right place and every one interested in 

 the planting will be proud of it for years to come. 



