TREES 



PLANTING A TREE 



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— 1— 



Dig the hole large and 

 deep, laying surface soil to 

 one side. Loosen earth in 

 bottom of hole. 



Set the tree straight and 

 throw surface soil around 

 the roots. Leave no air 

 spaces; firm with the hand. 



— 3— 

 Throw in more soil, 

 steadying the tree, and 

 tramp into place. Be care- 

 ful not to injure the roots. 



— 4— 

 Do not firm the top layer 

 of soil ; let it remain loose 

 and pulverized. Slightly 

 jiiound the soil. 



