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Fig. 63. — Types of trees and some of their important uses in planting the home grounds 



or cramped. Then throw in the finest soil you have, preferably rather 

 dry, working it among the roots so that every one comes in contact 

 with soil and none are left "hung" in spaces. Tamp very firmly as 

 the soil is thrown in and fill the hole to within about three inches of 

 the surface. Fill the depression with water three or four times; this 

 wiU settle the soil so the tree will be about two inches lower than it 

 previously was, which will leave it about right. The following day the 

 hole can be loosely filled in with good soil, leaving a slight depression 

 around the tree trunk to catch the water (Figs. 65 and 67). Or, to 

 facilitate watering, a basin can be built up around the tree and allowed 

 to remain through the first Summer. 



After the soil is given a final, thorough soaking, a three- or four-inch 

 layer of manure will keep it moist as well as add nourishment. A tree 

 having a stem over three inches in thickness should be guyed or staked 

 to withstand strong winds (Fig. 68). Three stout wires from the tree 



