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permanently planted, it's useful to fasten the trunks to strong props to prevent them from 

 being shaken by the wind. Without this precaution, many trees would be lost because the 

 motion caused by the wind can break growing roots and this repeated disruption can kill 

 the trees. 



Resinous trees also can be planted with bare roots without earth on them, but as 

 very young seedlings to be put in a nursery. In this case it is essential to keep their roots 

 at full length and to shelter them carefully from contact with air. They're normally 

 wrapped in fresh moss, which does the job perfectly. If the roots were left exposed to air, 

 they would soon lose all their moisture, and they would become dry and brittle. In 

 comparison with deciduous trees, resinous trees are more difficult to transplant. This has 

 led to planting them in pots and bending the taproot around, which is usually pretty long, 

 to avoid having to cut it off. The pots are then buried in a bed facing north and they can 

 be changed as the trees become stronger. This procedure is still used for rare and delicate 

 species. It's worthwhile following, and it completely accomplishes its purpose. 



When evergreens four or five feet high are transported a long way, and it would 

 be too costly to move them in earth, a little-known method is used that works perfectly. 

 Before lifting the trees from the nursery, 



