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2d. Removing the tree. At a distance from 

 tho trunk of the tree, of from two to five feet, 

 according as its diameter is from five to twelve 

 or fourteen inches, dig a circular ditch around 

 it, eighteen to thirty inches deep; smoothly 

 cutting off all the lateral roots, close to the 

 central mass of earth. This ditch, dug late 

 in autumn, must be kept free from snow, un- 

 til the enclosed ball containing the roots of the 

 tree, is thoroughly frozen. With iron-bars 

 and levers, force up this circular mass .of 

 earth, and place two or more strong skids un- 

 der it. By means of a strong set of pulleys, 

 with oxen attached, if necessary, the mass of 

 earth, and the tree altogether, must be drawn 

 over the skids up out of the hole, upon a stone- 

 boat or sled, the tree standing vertically, just 

 as it grew. Thus loaded and secured, it may 

 easily be drawn to the spot selected for it. 



3d. Placing the tree. Measure the depth 

 of the ball containing the roots of the tree, and 

 fill up the prepared hole to such a height, that 

 the tree, when' placed in it, may stand quite 

 as high above the surrounding ground, as it 

 did before it was taken up. Next, lay strong 

 skids from the sled or stone-boat, into the 

 hole, and slide the tree carefully into it, using, 



