Transplanting. 



249 



The pots into which plants are to be shifted should 

 be prepared as directed for potting. A little potting 

 soil is placed in the bottom of the pot, or over the 



FIG. 145. FIG. 146. 



FIG. 145. The workman takes the pot in his left hand, and at 

 the same time a handful of potting soil in the right hand. 



Fia. 146. He places the soil in the pot, pressing it against one 

 side with the right hand, while he picks up a plant with the left 

 hand. 



drainage material, after which the plant to be shifted 

 is tipped out of its pot, by inverting the latter, placing 

 the hand upon the surface of the soil, to support it, and 

 tapping the rim of the pot gently upon the edge of the 

 potting bench. 



If the soil is in proper condition, it will readily slip 

 out of the pot intact, after which it should be placed in 

 the center of the new pot and the space about it filled 

 with potting soil moderately pressed down. The roots 

 of woody plants should not be covered deeper than 

 they grew before the> shifting. See Figs. 150, 151 and 

 152. 



