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2.3 COLLECTED STOCK A. When collected stock is permitted, the minimum ball size shall be equal to that specified for the next larger size of nursery grown stock of the same variety. 2.4 NATIVE STOCK A. Plants collected from wild or native stands shall be considered nursery grown when they have been reestablished in the nursery row and grown under regular nursery cultural practices for a minimum of two growing seasons and have attained adequate root and top growth to indicate full recovery from transplanting into the nursery row. 2.5 CONTAINER GROWN STOCK A. All container grown stock shall be healthy, vigorous, well -rooted plants and established in the container within which they are sold. The tops shall be in good quality and in a healthy growing condition. B. An established container grown plant shall be transplanted into a container and grown in that container sufficiently long for the new fibrous roots to have developed so that the root mass will retain its shape and hold together when removed from the container. C. Root -bound plants will be rejected. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 DIGGING AND HANDING A. Do not hold for planting more than the time recommended by the supplier and protect from excessive exposure and dehydration. Pack plant material during transport to prevent breakage and drying during transport. Trees transported more than ten miles or not planted within three days of delivery to the project site shall be sprayed with an antitranspirant product ("Wiltpruf' or equivalent) to minimize evapotransporation loss. B. Dig balled and burlapped (B&B) plants with firm, natural balls of soil of sufficient size to encompass the plant's fibrous and feeding roots. Do not plant said plants if the ball is cracked or broken. C. Do not handle plants by their stems. Last revised 11-4-2010 EXHIBIT A-4 Egret Marsh F:\Public Works\KeithM\Stormwater Projects\Egret Marsh Construction\Work Orders\GK Environmental\GK Environmental - Work Order #L-1 - Exhibit A.doc