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In the course of a few months the plant dies. Loss is due to insufficient moisture reaching the outer coating of the ball to loosen it, and thus necessary water cannot reach the roots, which have become sealed inside the hard coating. The best practice with all plants which have beer "balled and burlapped" is to immerse the ball in water for a shor time in order to thoroughly loosen the dirt in this outer coating before transplanting. It is never advisable simply to slit the burlap with knife without removing the covering entirely and soaking the ball wit1 water before transplanting. Place the plant in the hole where it i |
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