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13, Elms thrive better in pastures and lawns than in mow- 

 ings, and they are usually benefited by application of fertil- 

 izers and by cultivation. 



14. The reasons why a seed law framed upon existing models 

 would be unsatisfactory in Massachusetts are presented ; the 

 difficulties which must be met are discussed and the conclusion 

 is reached that, for the present at least, while reasonable guar- 

 antees as to germination and purity should be required, it seems 

 best to depend chiefly upon inspection and publicity. 



