ond crop is more likely to consist of straight post timber than the 

 first. Many crops may be cut in this manner, with subsequent re- 

 newals of the stand by sprouts. 



PLANTING. 



The cuttings should be planted on well-prepared soil as soon as 

 the frost is out of the ground. In planting, the cutting should be 

 placed in a slanting position, and the upper two buds should be left 

 uncovered. If the soil is wet, it need not be packed by trampling, 

 but on less moist sites the cuttings should be firmly set in the soil. 



In windbreak planting the best results will be realized if the cut- 

 tings are placed at 2-foot intervals in rows 8 feet apart. In pure 

 plantations the spacing may be 2 by 8 feet or 3 by 8 feet. When 

 planted in mixture a spacing of 4 by 6 feet is more suitable. 



While it does well in mixture with cottonwood, the white willow 

 thrives best in pure plantations or when planted in single rows. 

 When close packed it produces a slender, straight trunk that may be 

 utilized for posts, poles, or fence rails. 



CULTIVATION AND CARE. 



The plantation should be tilled frequently until the ground is 

 well shaded. This cultivation will destroy w r eeds and prevent exces- 

 sive evaporation of moisture from the soil. When the trees are 8 to 10 

 years old those which are becoming overtopped may be removed. 



In case of serious attack by insects, specimens should be sent to 

 the Bureau of Entomology of the Department of Agriculture for 

 identification and advice as to treatment. 



[Cir. 87] 



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