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of roots surrounded with the same material. If the dis- 

 tance to be transported is short, the mossed roots may 



FIG. 133. Nursery trees heeled-in to prevent drying. A, a short row 

 of trees with only the roots covered. B, a row with their tops bent 

 down and covered with earth at C. Sometimes the whole tops are 

 covered. Trees should not be heeled-in in the bundles. 



be sewed up in burlap or matting and the tops may be 

 tied up in straight straw, or the whole bundle may be 

 inclosed in burlap. If the distance 

 is long, the bundle should be boxed, 

 to more effectually prevent the 

 tree from damage. The bundles 

 may be packed very closely in the 

 box without injury, provided they 

 nowhere come in direct contact 

 with it. Boxed or bundled trees, 

 that cannot be shipped at once, 

 should be stored in a cool, damp 

 place. 



408. Unpacking and heeling-in. 

 Packed plants should generally 

 be removed from their package as 

 soon as they reach their destination. If they cannot be re- 

 planted immediately, they should be heeled-in. This con- 



FIG. 134. 



FIG. 135. 



FIG. 134. Puddled roots 

 of nursery tree. 



FIG. 135. The same 

 washed, ready for plant- 

 ing. 



