274 CULTUEE OF FEFIT TREES. 



The trunk alone is more easily protected by means of two 

 boards nailed together, forming an angle for the tree. 

 This is placed on the south side, the injury being induced 

 chiefly by the sun at both seasons. 



Newly-transplanted trees, especially if they have tall 

 trunks, and are somewhat injured before planting, may 

 be saved by wrapping them lightly with straw ; — a straw 

 roj)e rolled around answers the purpose. A little damp 

 moss is still better ; an occasional watering will keep it 

 cool and moist, and enable the sap to flow under the V^^rV. 



