. Principles of plant culture; an elementary treatise designed as a text-book for beginners in agriculture and horticulture. Horticulture; Botany. 234 Principles of Plant Culture. Fig. 133 shows the roots of a tree properly planted. The hole was dug sufficiently large so that the roots were readily placed in it without crowding, and the soil was so well woiked in among the roots that it comes in con- tact with their whole surface. Fig. 134 shows the roots of the same tree improperly planted. The hole was dug so small that the roots were necessarily crowded out of their natural position, and th
. Principles of plant culture; an elementary treatise designed as a text-book for beginners in agriculture and horticulture. Horticulture; Botany. 234 Principles of Plant Culture. Fig. 133 shows the roots of a tree properly planted. The hole was dug sufficiently large so that the roots were readily placed in it without crowding, and the soil was so well woiked in among the roots that it comes in con- tact with their whole surface. Fig. 134 shows the roots of the same tree improperly planted. The hole was dug so small that the roots were necessarily crowded out of their natural position, and the earth was thrown in so loosely that it comes iu con- tact with only a part of the root surface. Distortion of the roots of trees and shrubs at planting may cause injurious root galls. In planting trees of which the roots are not already inclosed in soil (403), the hands should be freely used to bring the soil in con- tact with the whole root surface, and the earth should be moderately packed about the roots with the feet, or otherwise. If the soil is dry, it is probably better to moisten it before placing it about the roots, rather than after, as we have then a better opportunity to judge of the quantity of water required, and the soil is less likely to settle away from the roots. Trees of considerable size should generally be staked or otherwise supported after , 1 â FIG. 138. Large transplanted tree planting, to prevent snaliing .j^,ouncl with hayrope and supported by wind (Fig. 138). Sur- by wires. rounding the trunk with poor-conducting material as hay, straw or canvas, tends to prevent damage from sun-scald. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Goff, E. S. (Emmett Stull), 1852-1902. Madison, Wis. , The Author
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