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either estimate too low or too high quite constantly, and therefore the 

 percentages would not be affected by error in estimates. It is assume i 

 that on the whole the planted area on the roads traveled would be- 

 representative ot the whole region." 



The investigations carried out by Professor Miller's party last 

 summer were thorough and complete for the territory covered. The 

 results of the work enables us to give to the people of this state infor- 

 mation of the very highest value regarding the species to plant, the 

 probable cost of planting, and the possible returns from such planting. 

 The purpose of this investigation tour was to get as many facts as 

 possible bearing upon the relative values of the species that have bpen 

 planted in years past. In eastern Nebraska tree planting has passed 

 the experimental stage, and we must now improve our plantations by 

 the very same methods as we improve our orchards or berry patches, 

 by planting the species that will yield the best returns; 



