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Fig. 11. A plantation of European larch in central Iowa. The trees are 

 40 years old and the larger ones are about 12 inches in diameter. Note the 

 tall, straight growth and the thinness of the foliage. Plantations of this kind 

 should be underplanted. 



grass and weeds in a pure plantation of larch. An underplant- 

 ing of spruce or some other tolerant species would undoubtedly 

 benefit the stand. 



For ornamental purpose the European larch makes one of 

 the most beautiful lawn trees. Altho it does not hold its leaves 

 over winter, the light green of the new foliage, which appears 

 early in the spring, gives a very pleasing effect. For orna- 



