. Trees and tree planting. Trees; Tree planting. PEOPAGATION OF TEEES. 217 side, generally of half the depth of the branch, and a sht run in the direction of the extremity of the limb of about the same length as the incision is in depth, or of such length as to allow of the easy upward turning of the layer, which is then to be doubly pinioned by an ad- ditional peg, driven so as to keep the limb in an upright position, to which it is to be lashed by means of bark bands, or other convenient material, so as to prevent its being disturbed by wind or other cause. When the growth of the limb or bra
. Trees and tree planting. Trees; Tree planting. PEOPAGATION OF TEEES. 217 side, generally of half the depth of the branch, and a sht run in the direction of the extremity of the limb of about the same length as the incision is in depth, or of such length as to allow of the easy upward turning of the layer, which is then to be doubly pinioned by an ad- ditional peg, driven so as to keep the limb in an upright position, to which it is to be lashed by means of bark bands, or other convenient material, so as to prevent its being disturbed by wind or other cause. When the growth of the limb or branch which it is intended to lay- er is not within easy bending distance of the ground, re- course is had to a contrivance which conveys the soil to the requisite height, so as conveniently to insert the branch at a particular point, and it grows naturally. For this purpose most generally an earthenware pot or wooden box is used, which is so made as to allow of a division of about two inch- es to the extent of half its breadth or diameter, and to its full height, for the easy insertion of the branch to its centre. On the branch being thus inserted, and the division closed by a piece of lath sufficiently wide to cover the opening or sht at the bottom and side, the pot is filled with earth, and so allowed to remain tiU the roots have formed upon the layer. It is, however, necessary that the outside of the pot or box be protected from the drying influence of the sun and wind, as too sudden or excessive evaporation necessitates frequent watering and, consequently, extra labor. The most fitting season for layering deciduous trees 10. 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 Brisbin, James S. , (James Sanks), 1837-1892. New York, Harper
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