WEYMOUTH FINE 411 



Generally speaking, it has no sylvicultural value in this 

 country ; but on the west coast of England, it has been used 

 with success in planting dry shifting sand in localities much 

 exposed to the sea blast ; though their development is small 

 under such circumstances. The buds of the trees are not so 

 liable to be pierced and riddled by the blowing sand as are 

 the buds of most other Pines. 



WEYMOUTH PINE. 



The Weymouth Pine is not a native tree; but it was 

 introduced from Eastern North America in 1705. 



As to Seed. Trees, 30 years old, produce good crops of 

 seed ; and good seed years occur every 2 or 3 years ; the 

 seed usually ripens in October in this country ; and, if it be 

 required, it should be collected at once, as the seed is almost 

 immediately scattered. 



However, home-grown seed should not be used, except 

 experimentally. 



One pound of seed contains about 27,000 seeds, and the 

 germinative capacity is about 55 per cent. 



The timber is white, light, soft, and contains but little 

 resin. It is one of the lightest woods when seasoned ; and it 

 shrinks very little in seasoning, and does not warp. It is not 

 durable when exposed to inimical influences, but is very 

 suitable for all interior joinery ; and it makes excellent pulp 

 wood. 



The White or Yellow Pine of commerce is cut from the 

 Weymouth Pine. 



Soil and Situation. Deep, sandy loams, with a good 

 supply of moisture, suit the tree best of all. 



Calcareous soils in most cases seem quite unsuited to it. 

 It often grows well on peaty soils, provided they contain no 

 stagnant water ; and, also, on clay soils, but under such cir- 

 cumstances, they are often difficult to establish, on account of 

 spring and autumn frosts, to which the Weymouth Pine is 

 very susceptible. 



On dry, sandy soils the tree will often thrive well, but it is 



