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formed of a double row of the plants, with their roots 

 at the center, overlapping a little, and tops toward the 

 sides of the box (Fig. 132). Then put in another layer 

 of moss and so on until the box is full, or the desired 

 quantity is packed. The thickness of the layers will 

 depend upon the time of year, the temperature, the 

 distance to be transported and the kind of plants. The 

 warmer the weather, the thinner should be the layers of 

 plants, as a rule. When the 

 top of the box is put on, the 

 contents should be pressed suffi- 

 ciently to prevent the plants 

 from shaking out of place. 



406. Puddling the roots of 

 trees, i.e., dipping them in a 

 paste of soil and water, is 

 much practiced by nurserymen 

 and tends to prevent them from 

 drying. The paste should be 

 made with rather light, loamy 

 soil and of the consistency of 

 cream. 



407. Bundling. - - Trees are 

 commonly bundled for trans- 

 portation to economize space. For this purpose, a 

 device resembling a sawbuck, with the arms cushioned 

 with burlap or carpeting is very convenient. The trees 

 are laid between the arms, with the roots placed evenly at 

 one end. The stems are then drawn snugly together 

 with a broad strap, after which they are bound with soft 

 cord or with young and tender shoots of the osier willow 

 (Salix mminalis). After bundling, the space between the 

 roots should be filled with damp moss, and the whole mass 



FIG. 132. Packing: showing 

 how plants should be packed 

 for shipping. 



