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exposed situations where conditions are not the best for 

 growth. The transplanting operation stimulates the develop- 

 ment of a more compact mass of roots of shorter length, thus 

 making the trees more easily handled. Transplanted trees 

 generally establish themselves more quickly than seedlings. 



The age and size of trees most suitable for planting differs 

 with the species, the soil and moisture conditions of the land 

 to be planted, and also depends on the purpose of the planting. 

 In general, small trees, (i. e., 6 to 8 inches high) should be used. 

 Small stock is less costly, is cheaper to plant, and generally 

 gives better results. When only a few trees are to be planted, 

 as for ornamental purposes, it is sometimes desirable to use 

 stock which is from 18 inches to 3 feet in height, altho trees 

 of this size may be relatively expensive. If an evergreen wind- 

 break, shelterbelt or woodlot of considerable extent is to be 

 planted, it is generally preferable to use small, thrifty, trans- 

 planted trees, not only because of the smaller cost of the trees 

 themselves, but also because they can be planted more economi- 

 cally. 



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Fig. 1. A thrifty Norway spruce 

 one foot in height with a good root 

 development. 



Fig. 2. A young European larch 

 tree showing a poor root develop- 

 ment. 



