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Method of Planting. 



of old wood, which, in slipping out from the 

 trees, may be found to adhere within the 

 bottom of the cutting, forming the base 

 somewhat round ; when they will be ready 

 to plant. 



Method of Planting. 



Cuttings being prepared, mark out the 

 bed for their reception three feet wide, by a 

 line on each side, evenly chopping down 

 the earth with a clean spade within the 

 lines, two inches deep ; when dig out the 

 soil regularly half a spit deep close to 

 each, laying the same regularly on the 

 outside of the lines placed to mark out the 

 bed; wherewith, and at the same time, 

 forming one regular embankment four to six 

 inches in height throughout, the better to 

 retain all waterings and falling showers 

 through the summer season. This done, 

 make even the bed designed to receive the 



