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wind; but when brought from any distance, and that they cannot be 
immediately planted, untie the bundles, lay the roots in a trench, 
and cover them with earth, to lie, till the places allotted are ready 
to receive them. 
In preparing for planting, dig a round aperture for each shrub, 
or tree, from half a yard to two or more feet wide, according to 
the size of the roots, and a spade deep, capacious enough to receive 
them freely; and loosen the bottom well. Then having the shrubs, 
kc. ready, prune off broken or bruised roots, and any irregular 
productions, of the heads; and place them in the holes upright, 
break the earth well, and throw it in equally about the roots, which 
cover a proper depth, shaking each plant gently as the earth is filled 
in, to cause it to settle close between all the roots and fibres; tread 
it moderately, to fix the plant firmly in an upright position, making 
the top of the earth a little hollow, round each, to hold water when 
given in dry weather; and if they are watered as soon as planted, 
it will settle the earth about all the roots more effectually, and pro- 
mote their fresh rooting: it would be of advantage in general, but 
more particularly to any of the more tender or curious shrubs, &c. 
to lay some long litter on the surface, to preserve the moisture about 
the roots in dry weather. 
Immediately after planting, fix stakes to such tall plants as re- 
quire support, and let them be fastened thereto. 
Planting Evergreens. 
Evergreen trees and shrubs, may be planted with good success, 
any time this month, in most of the southern states, but in the mid- 
dle states, that should not be attempted before the last week therein, 
nor in the eastern states before the beginning or middle of April: 
these kinds are always most successfully planted, when done imme- 
diately before their respective vegetations commence; which is a 
rule that ought to be carefully observed. See the Nursery and Plea- 
sure-Garden for next month. 
Planting Roses. 
You may plant roses any time this month, that the weather will 
permit; and indeed there is a particular advantage in planting 
some every ten days, even to the middle of May; for the flowering 
of them may be retarded in this way, and the bloom of those de- 
lightful shrubs continued for a much longer period, than if all were 
planted at the same time; but such as are planted after the twentieth 
of April, should the season prove dry, will require shade and water 
until they have taken fresh root. The early planting however, will 
be the most successful in growth, and flower in greater perfection 
than the others. 
Planting Box Edgings. 
Box, of all other plants, makes the neatest and most beautiful 
edgings, and this is a very successful time to plant it, particu- 
