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4. Filling large holes with rich mellow earth. 



5. Staking to prevent injury by the wind. 



6. Filling up closely all empty spaces among the 

 Toots. 



7. Spreading the small roots out on all sides. 



8. Setting the trees no deeper than before. 



9. Selecting good, dry, firm soil, and avoiding 

 standing water on or below the surface. 



10. Occasional previous transplanting to prepare 

 the roots. 



