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of water and shovel in some more earth. Pack as firmly 

 as possible and then throw on a little loose soil to finish, 

 so the surface will not bake about the tree. If the tree 

 is large it should be supported by stakes, but old rags 

 should be placed around it to prevent bruising. In any 

 case it is advisable to stake it in for protection against 

 stock, etc. 



WITH EVERGREENS the same course should be followed 

 except that much more care should be taken to keep the 

 roots from becoming the least bit dry. This is especially 

 fatal to them. The best evergreens for such purposes are 

 white and Scotch pine, Norway spruce, and balsam fir ; 

 these should be at least two feet high for transplanting. 



AFTER CARE. When the trees are set they should be 

 well mulched with straw, chip-dirt, or some light material. 

 Care must be taken to place the mulch so as not to carry 

 off the water. I once saw several large trees killed by 

 laying boards on the straw to keep chickens away. Trees 

 set as above indicated will not need watering except in 

 case of long continued dry weather. Do not use less 

 than two pailfuls to the tree, if any. A small amount 

 will merely moisten the surface enough to bake without 

 benefiting the roots. 



