AN UNFORTUNATE TREE. AT 
the tree that is to be removed. This is a signal for 
the men with spades, who push them imto the 
ground, face of the tool-towards the tree, so, with 
the combined efforts of two men prying and one 
pulling, the unfortunate tree is jerked from its habi- 
tation, leaving, as may be supposed, a large portion 
of the most valuable roots in the soil. In fact, it is 
difficult to be severe enough against this barbarous 
method, so common in lifting young trees. If the 
soil is a heavy clay, the roots are more broken and 
lacerated than if ina sandy loam. The clay being 
more compact, the young roots are severed by sud- 
den jerking or rough handling. 
Figures Nos. 1 and 2 are correct drawings from 
trees grown in the same row, having had the same 
treatment previous to removal. Fig. 1 was taken 
from the nursery in the way described above. There 
can be no doubt in the mind of any person exam- 
ining the two, as to which one he would select for 
planting, provided he had the choice, and it is also 
quite certain No. 2 will make the better tree, having 
sufficient roots to furnish the top with food enough 
to keep it ina healthy condition, until more roots 
can be made. But, except under the most favora- 
ble circumstances and with great care, No. 1 will 
not survive one year; if it does, the tree will merely 
hold on to life. The top of such a tree should be 
