482 The yonrnal of Forestry. 



until the profits arising from them will appear to the uninitiated 

 almost incredible. In situations which the osier affects, and in 

 countries where the twigs are in demand, osier-grounds have been 

 known to pay an annual rent of £10 an acre : under ordinary circum- 

 stances they will, if properly managed, pay £4 to £5 per acre. 



In some counties osiers are sold at so much per bundle, in others the 

 osier-grounds are let to the basket-makers on lease, who keep up the 

 fences, and take upon themselves the entire management during the 

 term of lease. 



All willows may be propagated by cuttings, which may be done 

 at any season of the year, although the best periods are autumn 

 and early spring, just before they begin to shoot. The cuttings 

 should be at least one year old, but better if two, and from 12 to 15 

 inches in length, in proportion to their thickness, and ought always to 

 be planted in an upright position, not slanting. 



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