226 Principles of Plant Culture. 
Fig. 133 shows the roots of the same tree improperly 
planted. The hole was dug so small that the roots were 
Fie. 152. FIG. 138. 
Fig 132. Roots of tree properly planted. 
Fig. 133. Same improperly planted. 
necessarily crowed out of their natural position, and the 
earth was 
thrown in so 
loosely that it 
comes in con- 
tact with only 
a part of the 
root surface. 
Be Ss Distortion of 
Fig. 134. Strawberry plant too deeply planted. 
Fig. 135. Same planted too shallow. 
the roots of trees and shrubs at plant- 
ing probably causes abnormal root 
growths that seriously injure their 
vigor. 
In planting trees of which the roots 
are not already inclosed in soil (403), 
the hands should be freely used to 
bring the soil in contact with the 
whole root surface, and the earth pjanted property. 
