38 ORANGE CULTURE IN CALIFORNIA. 



of the one original root, and strike out at different angles, thereby 

 acting as substantial braces to the tree, and penetrating the 

 earth to a great depth. But save all the lateral and fibrous 

 roots as nearly intact as possible, and the loss of most of the 

 tap-root will do no material injury. 



These remarks apply as well to other citrus trees as to the 

 orange. 



