THE ART OF THE SECOND GROWTH 



The side branches of broad-leafed species and of winterbald coni- 

 fers might be clipped before or after planting and transplanting so 

 as to reestablish the previous equilibrium existing between water 

 sucking power of the roots now checked by transplanting and water 

 evaporation from the crownlets left unchecked by planting. Species 

 having a heavy central pith column should not be trimmed too 

 close to the stemlet (Ash, Catalpa, Maple). Ash and Catalpa are 

 apt to form for"ks which may be prevented by timely trimming. 



Large broad-leaved plants planted in furrows often die, when 

 shaken loose by winds. They may be saved if cut to the ground 

 previous to June 15th. 



Paragraph XXXIV. Special nursery methods 

 proclaimed by renowned sylviculturists. 



A. Biermans' method: Peel the soil cover from an area four 

 times the size of the seed bed and burn the sods thus gotten into 

 sod ashes. Leave them over winter. In spring, mix one-half of the 

 sod ashes with the stirred-up top dirt of the intended seed bed. Spread 

 the other one-half pure on top of the bed. Smooth the surface of 

 the bed and press it with a board. Spread seeds broadcast as close 

 together as possible, so that the soil is hardly visible between the 

 grains. Cover seeds with sod ashes sifted on top, and press the 

 cover down with a board. Transplant the young germs in June. 

 Shorten the taproot of Oaks by cutting with a sharp knife. Oak 

 nurseries should be underlaid with impenetrable soil. Yellow Pine 

 and Larch should be used in the open when one year old; all other 

 species two to three years old. 



This method yields very well rooted seedlings. The use of 

 sod ashes is, perhaps not an essential feature of the method; fer- 

 tilizer or manure might be taken instead. The striking point 

 is the transplanting of germs in June. 



B. Von Buttlar method: Von Buttlar wants to raise long 

 roots, not compact roots, for use in sandy soil. The nursery is 

 worked to a depth of three feet, the bottom soil being brought to 

 the surface. Larch, Fir and Elm seed are planted broadcast; all 

 other species in rills. No transplanting. All species are used one or 

 two years old. 



C. Von ManteufFel method: The plants required by Man- 

 teuffel must have short, flat roots. Consequently, the best soil in the 

 nursery should be the top soil, and the ground underneath should 

 not be worked to any depth. 



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