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what moisture they have lost in transit. Evergreens need the greatest of care, and the 
constant evaporation from their many fine leaves must be provided for l)y keeping the 
roots moist and the evaporation retarded, by protection from tlie sun and wind and 
sprinkling the tops, fora week or more. Do not, however, make the mistake of over¬ 
watering, thereby making tlie soil cold and keeping out the air. Dig a large hole, and 
set the tree with its roots spread out straight ; surround the roots with good, mellow 
earth, leaving no air spaces, and pack firmly with a stick or the feet. Soak with water 
and cover with a mulch of dry earth, manure or leaves. Mulching is the best means of 
retaining moisture. In tlry weather soak the ground once a week and mulch. In 
planting, mix fine, rotted manure and one or two quarts of fertilizer with the soil, but 
not next the roots. Cut the bruised and broken roots off smooth. The tops of decidu¬ 
ous trees and shrubs should have the smaller twigs removed and the main branches 
shortened, leaving some large buds to make the new growth. 
LARGE TREES. 
We have recently invented several forms of Tree-movers, by which we move 
Maples, Lindens, Elms, Horse Chestnuts, Oaks, Beeches, etc., up to 2 feet in 
diameter of trunk, 60 feet high, and 35 feet in spread of brandies and roots, and, 
contrary to the usual opinion, they live and grow more vigorously than smaller trees. 
Evergreen trees, such as Fine and Spruce, up to 20 feet in heiglit, are moved 
with a ball of earth at any season of the year. Fhotograplis and rates given 
upon correspondence. 
