14 Practical Forestry 



imbricata, Pinus Sabiniana, and P. macrocarpa, 



the best way is to cut the cones to pieces and carefully 

 remove the seeds. This operation should be performed with 

 great care, so that the hard seed coating may not be injured. 

 With conifers in general I have invariably found it the 

 best plan to allow the seed to remain in the cones until 

 wanted for sowing. By keeping the cones in a cool, dry 

 place, and occasionally turning them over, there need be 

 little fear but that the seeds will turn out well. 



