The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-03-07
Transplanting Shrubs.


trees. common error is TO place them too deep in
the earth. This has arisen from the fact that, by
receiving more moisture, they often succeed best
in the first summer, at the expense, however, of
better to plant shallow, imparting the necessary
moisture by means Of a deep, mellow soil beneath.
and by mulching above. The material for the lat
ter may be short litter, manure, moss, spent tan,
inverted turf. or leaves and leaf mould A raised
surface consisting Of these materials, to the height
of six inches, will occasion no injury whatever Tor
year or two, and admirably equalizc the moisture
Of the soil. Manure used in this way operates
benchcially, not only in preserving the moisture,
but increasing the fertility by the liquid manure
carried down in solution by rains, especially if ap
piled in autumn or winter. The contrast between
the hard and baked surface, too often witnessed
when the ground is left bare, and the moist and
softened earth between coat Of manure or litter.
can be only Sufficiently understood by actual cx-
pertinent. Its advantages were strikingly exem-
plifed year or two since in planting out bed Of
strawberries in the middle of an excessively dry
summer. The roots, after being fixed by water in
transplanting, were protected from drouth by =
coat Of manure three inches thick, and, although
they were watered but once, not plant persisted.
Stalking may be, in some instances, necessary
to prevent swaying by the wind, or one. sided
growth, where there are imperfect unequal
roots. But usually, If the shrub is furnished with
good roots, and if is taken while the earth is
shoveled in, to spread them all out like the arms
Of umbrella, they will eerve to brace it evenly,
and prevent onc-sided growth. Fixing by wa
preclude tho necessity of stalking II is most con-
veniently done by three pcrsons-ones spreading out
the roots with his fingers, second sitting in the
earth, while the third settles it by pouring water
from the nose Of n watering pot. Although soft at
first the soil in afew hours dries and hardens suf-
fciently to hold firmly the ncwly-set roots. An
additional stffening, il needed, may be given, by
encircling the stem with a small, temporary mound
of earth
In transplanting roses, and some other small
shrubs, sufficient pruning Of the toPs rarely given
Climbing roses, and those generally which throw
growth by autumn, by cutting down to a few good
buds when set out, than by leaving long portion
OF stem and branches, which, indeed, notunfrs-
quently draw SO hard upon the roots to the
death Of the plant. On the other hand, we have
seen shrubs transplanted in wet weather with
king up full roots, and drcnching the soil well with
water, at the same time very freely shortening
back the shoots, and Topping most of the leaves.
IAibany Ctliiuator.
PsTrIooAr SovEREidNTy.--Wc trust, that in as
piring to the dignities of man. the feminines will
rclinquish the special privileges they enjoy the
weaker sex. II woman 10 to be man, If she is to
share in all our enjoyments and patronize tail
ors submit that she ought to take her chance in
the omnibuses, rail-cars, and stcamboats--pny her
own way to places Of amusemcnts-and in all re-
spects do her own fighting "ke man." If we
are to take our turns in rocking the cradle and
washing the dishes, she must shin it' on quarter
day, see to the delivery of goods, and make out in
voiceg II she insults ue, she must expect to have
her pulled for in putting of her own delicacy
she loses all title to be treated with delcacy by
After taking the world rough and tumble for few
months, the vcriest Spartan of the would be
content, we think, to subsidc into the dependence
which is the very essence of her sovereignty
Ilhajor Noah,