Canadian forestry Journal, September, ipi6 



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pletely hlled and the tree firmly set. 

 It is well to leave an inch or so of 

 loose earth over the whole surface 

 to act as a mulch . 



In fall planting a layer of manure 

 or dead leaves over the top will re- 



sifted over them, a little at a time, 

 and firmly worked in among them 

 with the fingers or a pointed stick. 

 This is proceeded with until the hole 

 is filled. It is important to have 

 the soil well packed about the roots. 



Before Pruning. 



duce the chance of heaving in the 

 early spring. 



Trees without earth about their 

 roots should be set in a similarlv pre- 

 pared hole so that the roots spread 

 naturally and are not twisted or 

 crowded. Rich soil should then be 



Pruned Before Setting Out. 



In setting a tree care should be 

 taken from the very start to see that 

 the stem is kept perfectly vertical. 

 Attempts made to straighten it af- 

 ter the earth has been packed about 

 the roots are liable to injure the 

 tree. 



