PLANTING AND TRANSPLANTING EVERGREENS. 127 



northern^ and a fortnight later for the southern parts of 

 Great Britain. In the mild climates of Ireland the 

 planting may be freely continued during the whole of 

 the autumn, winter, and spring months. But in no 

 circumstances should evergreens be moved in hot dry 

 sunshine, in cold parching winds, or in actual frost ; at 

 such times the roots and foliage are sure to suffer while 

 they are out of the ground. Further, it is not generally 

 advisable to shift them before the annual shoots are 

 somewhat ripened in autumn. 



