Fig 1 . 3. In planting-, the hole should be made large enough to permit the 

 spreading of the roots as shown at the left. A narrow, pointed hole, as shown 

 at the right does not permit the spreading of the roots, and lessens the chances 

 for successful planting. 



transplanted is in good condition for planting. It sometimes 

 happens, however, in planting seedling stock that the roots 

 are very irregular, some long and some short. In such a case 

 the long roots should be trimmed back. 



Setting the Tree: If the soil has been thoroly prepared 

 beforehand by plowing and harrowing, the planting operation 

 will be much simplified. Make the hole for the tree amply 

 large. For a tree 18 inches in height the hole should be from 

 15 to 18 inches in diameter. The bottom should be as flat as 

 possible and not funnel shaped. This will enable the spreading 

 of the roots, which permits the tree to draw moisture and 

 food from a relatively large area of the soil and, consequently, 

 makes its chances better for quickly establishing itself. After 

 spreading the roots out carefully, add fine black soil, a little 

 at a time, and work it in carefully but firmly about the roots. 

 When it is planted, the tree should stand at about the same 

 depth as it stood in the nursery, or but very little deeper. If 

 the hole is too deep it should be filled in to the proper depth 



