By Mr. Hugh Ronalds. 



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certainly a prudent way to take up at least a part of all the 

 nine last mentioned sorts, in the beginning of November, dis- 

 turbing the roots as little as possible, and lay them in slo- 

 pingly, with their heads towards the north, only a few inches 

 above the ground, and about eighteen inches asunder. By 

 this means, the crown of the plant lying low, is soon covered 

 and protected by the snow, which generally falls previously 

 to long and severe frosts ; the plant is also rendered tougher 

 in fibre, and hardier, by the check received in this last 

 removal. 



