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put in a quantity of the fresh mould sufficient to 

 raise the crown of the roots, to about half an 

 inch below the rim of the pot, on which set the 

 plant; and add more earth, lightly shaking it 

 in, among the fibres ; let the whole be pressed 

 moderately light, but not so as to render it 

 hard in the least degree, nor by any means 

 using a stick for this purpose : another never 

 failing attendant on the former practice, by 

 which the rools are extremely liable to be torn, 

 or bruised ; add mould sufficient to raise the 

 surface, level with the rim, as it will settle to a 

 proper depth with watering, and smooth the 

 whole off neatly with the hand. 



I have been more particular on this head, being 

 convinced that the careful performance of the 

 operation, is most essential to the future health 

 of the plants. 



It will be found necessary, where there is 

 much of this work to be done, to have two or 

 three assistants, one of which to be employed 

 in supplying pots, and other necessaries ; the 

 others in washing and cleaning from insects, 

 &c, any plants that may happen to stand in 

 need, before shifted ; and in tying them up 

 properly to their sticks after wards. 1 would 



