Lifting and Planting Carnations from the Field 



plants are allowed to stand around any length of time, or if shipped in from 

 a distance, it is well to freshen them up by dipping the roots in water, and 

 to moisten the tops, to prevent wilting. 



In planting under glass, the same care not to plant too deep must be 

 used as in planting in the field. The neck of the plant should stand just 

 at the surface of the soil, or not to exceed a quarter of an inch below. Make 



The same Carnation Field Photograph taken ten minutes after digging 



was commenced 



a shallow, saucer-shaped hole in the soil, at the intersection of the marks, of 

 sufficient depth to nicely hold the entire root system ; then arrange the roots 

 therein in the same relative position that they occupied when growing in 

 the field, spreading them out in a natural manner. Under no circumstances 

 should the roots be rolled up, or twisted into a ball or wad. Place the plant 

 upright, holding it with the left hand, and with the right hand work the 



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