uppermost and finest soil at the bottom of the hole, and nearest to the plant.
It is a very common practice, to place two plants in the row, inclining one to the right, and the other to the left; but this is very much disapproved of, as forcing the roots to intermingle, and stifle each other.
It is particularly recommended, to finish planting in one season, and to preserve a few cuttings, or plants, to replace any which may not have taken; and, finally, to finish, by making the soil perfectly level and smooth.
