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which becomes very firm and tough by exhibit j
the arrival of winter, whence the rigi- i removed.
dity always observable in the foliage of the |
no appearance of having been
In the first place, we make
hole where the tree is intended to
evergreen trees and shrubs. Such a be placed sulliciently large for tlie roots
coating as this is capable, in a much |
to be extended at full length ; and, in
;
less degree than one of a thinner texture,
such as we find upon deciduous
removing the tree, great care is taken
to avoid cutting or injuring tiie roots,
plants, of parting with aqueous vapour ; If a ball of earth is retained so much
and, moreover, its stomates are few, the better, as it will assist in steadying
small, comparatively in
chiefly confined to the
active, and the tree ; but, if well
under side, of much importance.
staked, it is not
As it is essential
where they are less exposed to dryness
that if they were on the upper side also,
that the roots be as little exposed to the
atmosphere as possible, we provide
,
" But although evergreens, from their suflicient earth, either sifted or finely
structure, are not liable to be affected reduced by a spade or rake, and have
by the same external circumstances as in readiness as many buckets of water
', expeditiously
deciduous plants in the same degree ; as will nearly fill the hole; the tree is
and although, therefore, transplanting
an evergreen in leaf is not the same
then placed in its intended position ; the
whole of the water is then thrown over
thirg as transplanting a deciduous tree the roots, the fibres of which will be
in the same condition, yet it must be supported by it. The fine earth is then
obvious that the great extent of perspir-
sprinkled over the surface
ing surface upon the one, however low of the water, and, gradually subsiding,
ing has to be performed at the most in- abbreviation :
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i
its action, constitutes much difficulty, fills all the interstices, and gives stasuperadded
to whatever difficulty there bility to the tree, which is further semay
be in the other case. cured by three stakes placed at right
" Hence we are irresistibly driven to angles, which finishes the operation,
the conclusion that whatever care is re- The earth must not be trodden, as is
quired in the selection of a suitable often done." Card. Chron.
season damp, and not too cold for a The following observations, in the
deciduous tree, is still more essential Gardener's Chronicle, so epitomize all
for an evergreen." Theory of Hort. that is practically essential in trans-
It sometimes happens that transplantplanting, that it is extracted with little
auspicious seasons ; and when this is the
case the following directions, given by
Mr. Williamson, of the Sheffield Botanic
Garden, may be followed with
success :
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" At the Sheffield Botanical Gardens
' In the removal of large trees or
shrubs, first form the pit, where the
plant is to be planted, from twelve to
fourteen inches wider than the roots
will reach.
" In lifting laurels, and other ever-
,
we have for some time practised what
we terra the U'