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larch (the tamarack) a tree of the swamps, yet it requires a deep, 

 fairly porous, and moderately fresh soil. It should not be used 

 on the poor or sandy soils. The season's growth often begins before 

 the frost is out of the ground and, therefore it should not be used 

 where the danger from late spring frosts is great. It is a rapid 

 grower, but demands a large amount of light. It is best used 

 in mixture with spruce, pine, or some of our hardwoods. It can 

 be set in pure plantations if it is desired to underplant when the 

 trees are about twenty-five (25) years old. It makes excellent 

 ties, posts and poles. Fence post size should be attained in fifteen 



years. 



HARDWOODS. 



In some cases and for special purposes the owner may desire to 

 grow hardwood rather than coniferous trees. In order to assist 

 such parties, we are growing red oak, white ash, basswood, yellow 

 poplar and black locust. 



Red Oak. This tree grows best on a porous soil either with a 

 sandy or gravelly tendency. The soil should always be well drained. 

 It should never be shaded except for the first two or three years. 

 It is the most rapid growing oak and is a desirable tree to plant 

 under fairly favorable conditions. It is valuable not only as lumber 

 but is much used for posts, poles and ties. 



White Ash. Is a desirable tree for planting in this State out- 

 side of the Adirondacks on moist soils of fairly good quality. The 

 trees, the first few years, will withstand heavy shade, but when 

 established should have full light. It is a rapid grower and the 

 wood is of great value. 



Basswood. This species is suitable for planting on deep rich 

 soils, moist but well drained. It will withstand a moderate amount 

 of shade, but when it becomes fully established should have suffi- 

 cient light. Its rate of growth is comparatively rapid and the 

 material of much value. It is not suited for planting in the 

 Adirondacks. 



Tulip or Yellow Poplar. This tree is very exacting in its soil 

 requirements. In order to make a satisfactory growth it must 

 have a deep, fertile, well drained soil and a constant even moisture 

 supply. It requires a large amount of light. It is one of our most 

 valuable timber trees, but the planting sites should be carefully 

 selected. The lumber is nearly as valuable as white pine and when 

 its demands are satisfied is a very fast grower. 



Black Locust. This tree is suitable for planting on any soil except 

 undrained swamps. It is sensitive to frost, hence not adapted 



