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MULCHING. 



When littery manure is used as mulch, 

 after it is spread over the roots, a few spades 

 full of earth, or a few stones may be placed 

 upon it, in order to prevent the wind from 

 blowing it away. 



The practice described may appear tedious, 

 but it is certain to repay for the trouble, and 

 one person may do fifty trees in one day; 

 therefore the expense is very trifling in lay- 

 ing on the mulch, and the manure is fit for 

 other purposes when removed from the trees. 



