Bui. 479, U. S. Dept. of Agriculture. 



Plate XVII. 



Effect of "Heeling In» over Winter. 



Retarded development of both the root system and crown as compared with the tree which 

 was transplanted direct from the seed bed. A. Transplanted in the spring direct from 

 seed bed. B. Transplanted in the spring after "heeling in" over winter. 



