56 
THE ARBOR DAY LADY 
TRANSPLANTING TREES 
The transplanting of trees is certainly a 
critical event for them and in which many 
lose their lives because the planter had not 
sufficient knowledge. 
One can feel reasonably sure of a success¬ 
ful planting by following a few necessary 
precautions. 
1— Dig a hole large enough that the roots 
may be spread out naturally. 
2— Dig a hole larger in circumference at the 
bottom than at the top to prevent water 
from being held about the roots. 
3— When taking up the tree which you are 
going to transplant, get as much fibrous 
root system as possible. 
4— Endeavor to get a ball of earth with it 
that these roots may not be exposed to 
the air. 
5— The taper and bracing roots should be 
trimmed smooth and slanting just before 
planting. 
