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HOW TO GROW A FOREST FROM SEED 



let the seeds within drop out. The pine seeds have a small 

 wing extending from each seed, and if the cones are allowed 

 to remain on the tree until the cone opens, these wings assist 

 them very much in their distrihution. On a windy day the 

 seeds are carried a great distance. 



To collect pine seeds the best and easiest way is to find out 



Fig. 3. Seedling Chestnut and Red Oak. Seeds were planted 

 in November, 1901, and this photograph was taken in October, 

 1902. The first year's growth. 



where lumbermen are at work and as they fell the trees col- 

 lect the cones. The cones can also be picked by climbing the 

 trees and by the use of ladders, etc. After gathering, the 

 cones are placed in the sun or some warm place where they 

 will dry and open, when the seeds are easily extracted. Be 

 particular to keep the cones from getting wet or moist or they 

 will close up. Various devices can be arranged for drying 



