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them grow tall and straight but not so close as to make them suffer 

 for lack of light, moisture or plant food. Every year some trees can 

 be cut out, taking the less valuable species first. Natural seeding 

 should be encouraged. See to it that there is a good stand of the 

 better kinds of trees. This is accomplished by scattering seed or 

 planting young trees in the unoccupied areas and in clearing out 

 all the poorer kinds every year. The woodlot also offers a chance 

 for employment in odd seasons of the year. 



Figure 32 Grove planting of Green Ash 25 years old on Experiment Station 



Grounds. 



HEDGES 



Next to the planting of shelter belts and woodlots eome hedges, 

 as a means of making an economic use of trees and shrubs on a farm. 

 The principal uses to which hedges are put, are to take the place of 

 fences which would be unsightly and in need of frequent repair, 

 to enclose feed lots, pasture, gardens or lawns. Hedges will not serve 



