APPENDICES 



roots. Hold the tree erect and firm; lift it a little to 

 make sure the spaces are well filled underneath. Pack 

 it well down with your foot. 



VI II. // in the growing season, pour in water and let 

 it settle away. This establishes contact between root 

 hairs and soil particles, and dissolves plant food for 

 absorption. If the tree is dormant do not water it. 



IX. Fill the hole with dirt. Tramp in well as filling 

 goes on. Heap it somewhat to allow for settHng. If 

 subsoil is used, put it on last. Make the tree firm in 

 its place. 



X. Prune the top to a jew main branches and shorten 

 these. This applies to a sapling of a few years whose 

 head you are able to form. Older trees should also be 

 pruned to balance the loss of roots. Otherwise trans- 

 piration of water from the foliage would be so great as 

 to overtax its roots, not yet established in the new 

 place. Many trees die from this abuse. People can- 

 not bear to cut back the handsome top, though a 

 handsomer one is soon supplied by following this 

 reasonable rule. 



XI. IVater the tree frequently as it first starts. A 

 thorough soaking of all the roots, not a mere sprink- 

 ling of the surface soil, is needed. Continuous growth 

 depends on moisture in the soil. Drainage will re- 

 move the surplus water. 



XII. Keep the surface soil free from cakes or cracks. 

 This prevents excessive evaporation. Do not stir the 

 soil deep enough to disturb the roots. Keep out 

 grass and weeds. 



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