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STUDIES OF TREES 



act as a mulch or as an absorbent of moisture. The tree 

 should then be thoroughly watered. 



After care: During the first season the tree should be 

 watered and the soil around its base slightly loosened at 

 least once a week, especially on hot summer days. Where 



FIG. 96. A Home Nursery. (Austrian pines in front.) 



trees are planted on streets, near the curb, they should also 

 be fastened to stakes and protected with a wire guard 

 six feet high. See Fig. 95. Wire netting of ^-inch mesh 

 and 17 gauge is the most desirable material. 



Suggestions for a home or school nursery: Schools, 

 farms, and private estates may conveniently start a tree 

 nursery on the premises and raise their own trees. Two- 



