CHA PTER IX. 



GROWING TIMBER ON THE PRAIRIES. 



MANY, very many, of those who have found new homes 

 on the broad prairies of the West, have not regarded 

 \nerely the advantage to themselves that would result 

 from their removal, but have considered the vastly im- 

 proved condition of their children. It is to such the 

 subject of arboriculture especially commends itself. A 

 quarter section of timber, sown now far out on the open 

 prairie, with a fortnight's labor bestowed upon it annually 

 for a few years, would, in twenty years, be of itself a 

 rich inheritance. We would not, however, recommend 

 the using of a quarter section by itself; we would advise 

 the farmer to cultivate a strip of timber, of greater or less 

 width, as he can afford, on the north and east sides of his 

 farm. No more land would be used than if it were cul- 

 tivated in a square piece, and in a few years it would 

 protect the fruit and crops from the severe winds that 

 sweep over the naked prairies. 



SUGAR MAPLE. 



All good citizens, who are desirous of doing good deeds, 

 and of being remembered by posterity hereafter, we 

 would recommend to transplant a goodly number of su- 

 gar maples round their dwellings. We think all will 

 see the propriety of giving their immediate attention to 

 the growing of this most valuable tree, not only for adorn- 

 ing our dwellings, but also, a large number may be set 

 in a suitable place on every farm. They, in a few years, 



