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How to (Fig. 118). When the tree is removed for transplanting, 

 plant a tree p i ent y o f g^^ must b e allowed to adhere to the roots 

 so as to preserve the root hairs (see page 3). Upon 

 planting, the roots are well spread out in a large hole so 

 filled that the best of the soil is in the bottom. To 

 prevent the tree from being bent by the wind, it 

 should be supported by a stake (Fig. 119). Plenty 

 of water should be poured on the soil that is filled in, 

 in order to settle it. After the first watering the soil 

 should be kept only damp. Too much water may rot 

 the roots. 



Many inexperienced persons think that pruning away 

 any of the foliage at transplanting will retard the growth 

 of a tree. But there is no surer way to stunt a trans- 

 planted tree than not to prune it. (See page 81.) In 



Tarred 



Compact, well- 

 developed Root 

 i^System 



Bottotrf^ :r~ 

 Soil |~ 



FIG. up. The roots of a small tree that has been properly transplanted. The 

 supporting stake is shown in position at the right. Notice dimensions of hole 

 and location of topsoil where the roots can grow down into it. 



