ON TREES AND BIRDS. 



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But, children, bear in mind that you must prepare 

 the soil to get the little baby plants to do well. 

 Don't expect that the little infant trees are going 

 to thrive in dry sand or gravel beds ; true, they might 

 possibly grow, but you should aim to get the best, 

 particularly if you expect to sell them. Don't let 

 a weed grow among them, and give them plenty of 

 water in July and August. It is not necessary to cover 

 them in winter. 



