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STATE BOARD OF HORTICULTURE. 



The roots extended in 

 planting. 



"It is very important the first season after transplanting 

 trees to run water frequently, at least so as to insure soft and 

 moist earth about the roots at all times. And it is better to 

 run water in furrows through the entire open space between 

 the rows. Experiments have shown that the roots reach out 

 enormously, even the first year, if favorable conditions are 

 provided." 



Extending the Roots. A common practice in planting 

 trees with loose roots, of placing the tree in the hole, filling it 

 up with soil and water, and then tramping, 

 should be avoided. As the roots are covered 

 with thick mud they will stick together, and 

 if the tree grows it will not do as well as when 

 the roots are extended with care. This is very 

 simple. The hole is half filled with earth, 

 which being loose admits the taproot of the 

 tree by slight pressure of the hand; then the 

 lateral roots are spread and the soil is lightly 

 pressed. Heavy tramping is not necessary, as 

 the water settles the dirt and keeps the roots 

 in place. As soon as the water in the basin 

 has disappeared, the basin is covered with loose soil; this will 

 prevent evaporation, and keep the tree from leaning over. 

 Trees planted with these precautions make the best growth 

 and become the most thrifty. 



Shading Newly Set Plants. Plants set out during summer 



or during a period of sunny 

 weather often wilt and many 

 perish, unless duly protected. 

 The accompanying illustra- 

 tion shows a simple method of 

 protecting freshly set plants. 

 These shades are made of any 

 size desired, from old paste- 

 board boxes, which are easily 

 obtained at drygoods stores, 

 etc. Squares are cut from the 

 top, bottom, and sides. They 



are nailed to a peg made ot any kind of material, in the man- 

 ner shown. These shades can be put down close to the plant, 

 and when taken up after a few days can be kept for future use. 



