Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-06-21
Transplanting.

June being the month when the trans
planting OF many kinds Of vegetables in the
garden, and other plants in the field takes
place. perhaps few thoughts and sugges-
tions on the subject would not be inappro-
pirate. 1t may appear to some to be some
what of an unnatural operation and to
certain extent it is, as nothing of the kind
happens in nature. 1t is done to perfect
nature, or rather to assist nature to perfect
herself, by giving the plant those advan-
tages which it can only enjoy under the
care of man. The tendencies and capabili-
tiles of plants are taken advantage of, to
serve our cwn purpose In this cultivation,
we endeavor to induce the plant to differ
ent growth from that in wild or unculti-
waited state but we should follow as near
as may be, natural laws in doing this. If
the roots are very much cramped or torn,
the growth of the plant suffers according
ly so also of the leaves Plants absorb
moisture at the roots, and give it off through
the leaves. Now, it is law of nature if
plant give off more moisture than it takes
IN, it will wilt as consequence and this
takes place when plants are transplanted
in dry soil 4 wet or moisture soil and at
mosphere is therefore the best, or most
proper time Tor transplanting. The most
careful taking up of plants will break off
more or less of the small fibrous roots. and
ottentlmes some of the larger roots Wher-
ever these are broken off, new fibres are
| thrown ut,which has a tendency to hasten
the growth and maturity of the plant and
Or this reason, it is some instances advi-
sable where an early maturity is desired, to
either chip the ends of the roots off little
or prick them out twice or more. AS re-
marked moist or damp time is the best
for transplanting yet it can be safely done
at any time, by taking proper precaution
When the plants are getting large, and no
sight OF immediate rain or wet weather, they
may be taken up with a small ball of earth
and transplanted very readily where but
few are to be done; where many are to be
transplanted, this, on account of the labor
involved, would be impracticable. In such
case, proceed in the following way
With watering pot or other sprinkler,
wet the plant bed thoroughly, then take
| carefully therefrom, few at time, and
and carefully set in the garden or field as
desired. A careful hand should perform
the setting, followed by another to thor
oughly water them after setting as it is
better to set, and then water, than to water
the ground first In the first instance the
soil fills in close around the roots, and the
water has thestendency of settling it still
closer about them When the soil is wet
previous to setting, it is apt TO be sticky or
putty-like, and will adhere to the fingers and
unless extra precautions are used, the OBJ
ject is badly accomplished. After having
est and watered plants thus, they should
be Immediately covered with short hay, or
green grass, mhich is preferable to leaves
or the like, as either will suitably protect
the plant from the SUMS rays, and in case
Of rain or heavy dew, will readily admit it's
passage through, and being absorbed by
the soil in contact with tbs plant. In all
transplanting, the plonts should be set
tritie lower than they stood in the seed bed :;
and should have the roots somewhat spread,
and filled in around closely, with soil we'll
pressed up to them, by the observing of
which, little difficulty need be apprehended
of plants not living, always provided they
are well watered.
Hartford Co., Conn. W.