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and the earth should be moderately packed about the 

 roots with the feet, or otherwise. 



If the soil is dry, it is probably better to moisten it 

 before placing it about the roots, rather than after, as 

 we have then a better opportunity 

 to judge of the quantity of water 

 required, and the soil is less likely 

 to settle away from the roots. 



Trees of considerable size should 

 generally be staked or otherwise 

 supported after planting, to pre- 

 vent shaking by wind (Fig. 138). 

 Surrounding the trunk with poor- 

 conducting material as hay, straw 

 or canvas, tends to prevent dam- 

 age from sun-scald (185), to which 

 recently-transplanted trees 

 are especially liable; as the 

 evaporation stream (77) is 

 much reduced, the bark 

 tends to become unduly 

 heated. 



411. Devices for Transplanting. With young trees 

 and plants, that possess abundant vigor, rapidity of 

 planting is often of greater importance than the ob- 

 servance of precise rules. In this case, that method is 

 best which secures a given number of transplanted and 

 vigorously-growing plants at the least cost. The trans- 

 planting devices shown in Figs. 139-141 aid greatly in 

 accomplishing this end. 



FIG. 138. Large transplanted 

 tree wound with hay rope and 

 supported by wires. 



