FOREST PLAXT1XC,. 



land to be planted is weedy and strong plants are needed. De- 

 ciduous trees can often be induced to grow more vigorously by 

 cutting off the main stem just above the ground. A sturdy 

 sprout soon replaces the first growth. 2. Take everything for 

 out-panting. This will be the rule with most deciduous trees 

 as they should be large enough. Evergreens may have to stay. 

 3. Remove the well grown trees for out-planting and leave the 

 smaller ones. This is always good practice if growth has not 

 been uniform, as the weaklings then have a better chance. 



Purpose of a Nursery. It is well to remember that the object 

 of nursery treatment is to produce trees that are healthy and 

 vigorous, that can be transplanted safely and that will give 

 quick results in their permanent places. This is attained in 

 commercial nurseries by constant care and thorough cultivation. 

 Trees in a private nursery require no less. 



THE COST OF A PLANTATION. 



It is self-evident that a plantation can be made to cost more 

 than it is worth by using big trees, by spending more time than 

 is necessary. It is quite as easy to do the work so hastily that 

 there will be no permanent result. The necessary outlay in- 

 cludes only the cost of trees, delivery, labor in planting, and 

 sometimes a charge for removing brush and putting the land 

 in shape. Fair average costs may be estimated as follows : 



COST OF PLANTED FOREST PER ACRE. 



These costs can be materially reduced if the plants are bought 

 small 2-year seedling conifers can be had for $3.00 per M and 

 cultivated one or two years in a nursery. See p. 21. Some 





