In nearly every instance, lies in bringing the soil into close contact
with the roots. It is not enough to throw the soil loosely over them,
there is danger of hollows or cellars in which the roots, not being in
contact with the soil, cannot absorb moisture so as to supply the waste
by evaporation; pulverize the ground thoroughly and pack it firmly about
the roots.
[Illustration: The Canadian Horticulturist]
=VOL. I.]= =APRIL, 1878.= =[NO. 4.=