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PLATE 5. Hints on the Care of Seedlings. Air is necessary for 

 the growth of sturdy seedlings. Give it on suitable occasions 

 as suggested in Figs. 1 and 2. Protect newly planted seedlings 

 from the sun by such means as are illustrated in Figs. 3 and 4. 

 When planted in depressions as shown in Fig. 5, seedlings 

 withstand the frost better than if bedded out on the level. 

 Fig. 6 gives an idea as to the correct depth for planting seed- 

 lings. The plant shown in Fig. 7 is too low in the ground. 

 A concave space preserves moisture (Fig. 8), and permits of 

 easy earthing-up when bad weather appears (Fig. 9). Always 

 lift a seedling with a good ball of earth surrounding the root 

 (Fig. 10). 



