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muddy soil, cow dung, and water are mixed in a tub and made into a pulp that is not too 

 runny nor too thick. As lifting proceeds, the roots are soaked in the mixture right up to 

 their base. They are left to dry a little in the air so that the blend adheres to them well, 

 after which they are soaked a second time in the same mix, left to dry again, and soaked 

 afresh. By virtue of these three successive immersions, a thick crust of the blend forms 

 both on the roots and on the root hair. It protects them from the air and keeps them fresh 

 and in good condition. When the trees are planted, the mixture washes off in the fresh soil 

 and supplies the young roots with a nutritious humus that makes no small contribution to 

 their taking hold again and to their vigor. Thirteen coastal pine trees prepared this way 

 traveled for eleven days and were planted on the hill of the Museum's garden. They are 

 still vigorous thirty years later. 



This method ought to be used for many delicate trees that have a hard time taking 

 root again; it can't help but be effective. 



The distance apart that the trees are planted, their aspect, their proper site, and the 

 type of soil vary with different species. Some like clayey and wet ground; others prefer 

 sandy and diy soil. Some live on high mountains, and yet others in muddy swamps. Their 

 sizes range all the way from a bush to the tallest tree. You'll find the necessary 

 information for growing each one of them in this book. 



