•^■H Principles of Plant Culiure. 



back the branches. As a rule, it is better to reduce the 

 top rather sparingly at replanting, with the expecta- 

 tion of cutting it back farther if the buds do not 

 promptly open at the proper time. The branches that 



Fig. 133. Fig. 134. 



Fig. 133. Roots of tree properly planted. 

 Fig. 134. Same improperly planted. 



can best be spared should be removed (420). F'ailure 

 to properly reduce the top is a frequent cause of death 

 or loss of vigor in transplanted trees. Small plants in 

 leaf, such as the strawberry, cabbage, etc., usually en- 

 dure transplanting better if their larger leaves are re- 

 moved at replanting. 



d— Wetting the roots just before- replanting is quite 

 important, as it favors intimate contact with the soil 

 particles. 



Plants that have suffered from loss of moisture in 

 transit should have their roots soaked in clean water for 

 a few hours "before replanting. Deciduous trees of 

 which the bark is considerably shriveled may often be 

 saved, if the center of the buds is still fresh, by burying 

 them in moist earth until the bark resumes its plump- 

 ness. 



