adapts itself best under average conditions to a "two and two" 

 rotation, (two years in seed-beds and two years in nursery lines) 

 However, such an age classification need not necessarily be 

 adhoro^ to, as either two-year-old seedlings, three-year-old 

 seedlings, or "tvjo and one" stock may be planted with varying 

 success. 



The two-year-old seedling is satisfactory 



under limited conditions. It is cheap and easy to plant, but 

 is practically restricted fcr successful use to cleared cul- 

 tivated land. Three-year-old seedlings may be planted, but 

 irith indifferent success due to a surprising lack of root 

 development . The "two and one "-year-old tree is frequently 

 planted, but as the difference in coot between it and a "two 

 and two" is siaall, there seems little justification for its use. 

 Thus in general for planting purposes the .fcvvo. ages only are at 

 all suited, - that is, the tvt> -year- old seedling and the "two 

 and t/o" transplant. The latter is suited to practically all 

 planting conditions. Ita root system isideal and tb^ tree it- 

 self is large enough to withstand reasonable competition from 

 hardwood: . 



On thase grounds, the nursery is subdivided 

 largely into transplant areas. The first acreage, however, for 



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