112 The Farm Woodlot 



neighboring one, and grow his own planting stock, or buy 

 directly from a reputable nurseryman. There is a con- 

 siderable saving of time by purchasing planting stock. 

 From one to four years can be gained in the growth of 

 the trees by doing this. It also may not be necessary or 

 advantageous for the woodlot owner to grow his own 

 planting stock. When nursery stock is purchased, the 

 woodlot owner should engage from a reliable nurseryman 

 the right kind of stock the fall previous to the time of 

 planting so as to be sure to have the material on hand at 

 the proper time. When it is desirable to establish a 

 small farm nursery and to grow planting stock, the wood- 

 lot owner will find it very instructive and highly satis- 

 factory to do so. The following instructions will serve as 

 a guide in establishing and caring for a small nursery to 

 supply planting material for the average woodlot. 



THE FARM NURSERY 



Most woodlots have coniferous and broadleaf trees. 

 The trees in these two groups differ considerably in their 

 hardiness and in their rate of growth during the first two 

 or three years. This difference calls for varied methods 

 in nursery practice. Pines, spruces, and the like, require 

 partial shade during the first and sometimes the second 

 season. Oaks, elms, maples, and so on, will grow without 

 shade from the start. Each of these groups will be treated 

 separately. 



Growing coniferous seedlings 



Nursery site. A convenient location should be selected 

 in which the soil is a moderately fertile, sandy loam, free 



