THE OLIVE 



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bulge out and indicate the disproportioned circulation of the sap. 

 So the appearance of a tree alone indicates whether the soil is a 

 congenial one or not. But the straight stem, smooth, ash colored 

 bark on the trunk, green bark on the branches, a round and ex- 

 actly proportioned top is only to be expected from a tree raised 

 from seed. 



Fig. 4. 



PLANTING OF THE YOUNG TREE. ONE METRE IN DEPTH. 



d. Layer of stones and sticks. 



e. Strata of earth upon which the roots rest. 

 Strata surrounding the root system. 



c. Central part underlying the root, which should consist of well worked earth. 

 g. The plant itself interred as it stood in the nursery. 



