86 THE MULBERRY TREE 



tact with the roots ; for if they are crowded together 

 without, they will be liable to heat and mould, and the 

 future death of the tree will be the consequence. 



" Care also should be taken that the mice do not 

 harbor amongst the roots, as they are excessively fond 

 of them, and will ruin the trees; therefore no straw 

 ought to be used. 



