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by dry-rot, damp, or mildew, with any very matted 

 roots. Having all dressed, place a few potshreds over 

 the hole or holes in the bottom of the tub ; measure 

 exactly the depth of the ball that remains around the 

 plant, and fill up with earth, pressing it a little with the 

 hand, until it will hold the ball one inch under the edge 

 of the tub. If there is from four to six inches of earth 

 under it, it is quite enough. Fill all around the ball, 

 and press it down with a stick, finishing neatly off with 

 the hand. Observe that the stem of the tree is exactly 

 in the centre. This being done, carry the tree to where 

 it is intended to stand, and give it water with a rose on 

 the pot. The earth will subside about two inches, 

 thus leaving three inches, which will at any time hold 

 enough of water for the tree. Trees thus treated will 

 not require to be shifted again within four or five years, 

 having in the interim got a few rich top-dressings. 



Frequently in attempting to take out of the tubs those 

 that are in a sickly state, all the soil falls from their 

 roots, having no fibres attached. When there are any 

 such, after replanting, put them in the Green-house, and 

 shut it almost close up, there give shade to the tree, 

 and frequent sprinklings of water, until it begins to grow, 

 when admit more air gradually until it becomes har- 

 dened. These trees should be put in very small tubs, 

 and a little sand added to the soil. Give very moderate 

 supplies of water, merely keeping the soil moist. Tubs 

 generally give way at the bottom when they begin to 

 decay, and in the usual method of coopering after this 

 failure they are useless, the ledging being rotten, and 

 will not admit of another bottom. The staves should 



