Halsted, Byron David, 1852-1918, Powell, E. C. (Edwin C.) · New York : Orange Judd Co. · leaf 376
Fig. 352—BUILDIXG A ROOT HEAP The heap may be made of any length, or the roots may beplaced in several heaps. The roots should not be put up until they have driedsomewhat, or be covered with earth until there is immi-nent danger of frost. There is then much less risk of … 353—COVERING WITH EARTH lieating and decay than when they are covered before be-coming dry. The straw covering should be a foot thick.A foot of straw and three inches of earth are better thana foot of earth and three inches of straw. The straw oo8 BARN PLANS AND OUTBUILDINGS should be laid on…
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