PLANTING. 



The seedlings should attain a height of 6 to 12 inches the first 

 season, and may be transplanted to the permanent site when 1 year 

 old. The question of spacing depends on locality. For plantations 

 in the Middle West a desirable spacing is 4 by 6 feet; in regions of 

 more abundant rainfall the trees should be 6 feet apart each way. 



The white ash is adapted to both pure and mixed planting. Spe- 

 cies suitable for planting with this tree are black walnut, black 

 cherry, hackberry, hardy catalpa, Scotch pine, and European larch. 



CULTIVATION AND CARE. 



Cultivation should be thorough and frequent enough to keep out 

 weeds and grass. The plantation should be tilled for at least three 

 years or until most of the ground is shaded. As soon as serious 

 crowding begins, thinnings should be made so that the trees remain- 

 ing may have ample space for development. 



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