FARM FORESTRY 



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Fio. 75. How TO PLANT A 



Courtesy of O. J. Kern. 

 TREE 



FIRST 



Dig a hole plenty large and 

 deep. Do not be afraid to bend 

 the back. Leave some pulverized 

 earth in the bottom of the hole. 



SECOND 



"There gently lay the roots, and 



there 

 Sift the dark mould with kindly 



care, 

 As, round the sleeping infant's 



feet, 

 We softly fold the cradle sheet." 



THIRD 



After the roots are carefully 

 covered then press the earth down 

 solid as the hole is filled. Then 

 the wind as it moves the tree will 

 not disturb the roots. 



FOURTH 



Leave loose earth on top so 

 moisture may soak in. Let the 

 children plant nasturtium seed 

 and thus cultivate the ground. 



