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Upon light and stony soils the stones are some- 

 times placed around or near the stem of the plant, 

 to counteract the loosening effects of frosts. It is 

 necessary at all times to prevent rocking, as no satis- 

 factory root-growth can be made while this continues ; 

 hence the disadvantage of using plants which have 

 stood very close together in the nursery lines, their 

 growth is not sufficiently robust to fit them for ex- 

 posed places. 



In conclusion, we cannot too strongly insist upon 

 the necessity of a proper preparation of the ground, a 

 judicious selection of trees, and of weather for re- 

 moving them, and careful handling in every operation. 

 By strict attention to these the planter may rest 

 satisfied that though " 'tis not in mortals to command 

 success," he'll " deserve it." 



