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is then pressed against the root by means of the 
foot, hand, or the dibber itself (as in Fig. 131). 
The hole is not filled by putting in dirt 
at the top. 
For large plants, a broader dibber 
may be used. An implement like 
that shown in Fig. 134 is useful for V 
setting strawberries and other plants 
with large roots. It is made of two- 134. Straw- 
inch plank, with a block on top to act Dore BEB: 
as foot-rest and to prevent the blade from going 
too deep. In order to provide space for the foot 
and easily to direct the thrust, the handle may be 
placed at one side of the middle. For plunging 
pots, a dibber like that shown in Fig. 135 is useful, 
particularly when the soil is so hard that a long- 
pointed tool is necessary. The 
bottom of the hole may be 
filled with earth before the 
pot is inserted; but it is often 
advisable to leave the vacant 
space below (as in b) to pro- 
vide drainage, to keep the 
plant from rooting, and to 
133. Dibber 
and crow-bar prevent earth-worms from en- 
combined. tering the hole in the bottom f 
of the pot. For smaller pots, the tool ba 
may be inserted a less depth (as at c). ene piace Gt 
pots. 
Transplanting established plants and trees. 
In setting potted plants out of doors, it is nearly always ad- 
visable to plunge them, — that is to set the potsinto the earth, — 
unless the place is very wet. The pots are then watered by 
the rainfall, 
and demand little care. If the plants are to be 
