Qiwbec\s Plnntinfj Operations. 



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Quebec Government plantations at Lachute, Quebec. — Foresters at work plant- 

 ing trees. 



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 This drought had the effect of *'burn- the tips of the leaves are still vigorous. 

 ing" some of the foliage in the west- in the leaf axils and in the terminal 

 em extremity of the plantation. It buds. The main loss to the spruce 

 is noticeable, however, that the white seedlings, it is thought by the plant- 

 j)ines, although slightly withered at (Ms, was due to the fact that they 



Quebec Government plantation at Lachute, Quebec. — A bunch of beach grass, 

 which is found useful in holding the soil so that young trees may get a start. Note 

 the sand around the roots. The Quebec Oovernment has ordered two kilogrammes 

 of this seed from France. 



