36 SEASIDE TREES AND SHRUBS 



to previous wet weather, it is best to wait for a 

 time, if this is possible, until it dries sufficiently. 

 Planting operations must never be carried on 

 during frosty weather or when there is any danger 

 of burying lumps of frozen soil. 



Holes are dug in the ground for each tree, 

 wide and deep enough to take in all its roots ; 

 the roots should be carefully laid out with fine 

 soil placed among them, and the whole firmly 

 trodden down, taking care to leave the stems 

 perfectly upright. For some of the larger 

 specimens stakes might be required to keep them 

 steady. 



In certain cases where the soil is poor, some of 

 a richer character might with advantage be used 

 among the roots when planting. 



AFTER-TREATMENT 



This would consist in keeping the ground 

 clear of weeds for a few years, cutting out dead 

 branches, the removal of dead and diseased trees, 

 and the planting of others in their places. 

 During the first summer if it is a dry season it 

 may be necessary to water the young trees to 

 keep them growing, or many may die, especially 

 if the drought is severe. 



Attention should be given to spraying with 

 insecticides or fungicides in cases of infestation 



