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plantation had the full benefit of unobstructed windsweep 

 on all sides except the south. This is some distance re- 

 moved so it is safe to say that this tree is well adapted to 

 prairie planting and that at some distance. These trees 

 were received from Carlton in northwestern Minnesota. In 

 this region it is found as one goes westward long after the 

 White pine ceases, showing that it is more of a western 

 prairie tree. While of rapid growth and hence desirable for 

 windbreaks, it can scarcely be recommended for its 

 beauty, owing to its somewhat open habit of growth and 

 stiffness of the branches and the peculiar cast of foliage. 

 The Black Hills pine and the Jack pine are the two hardi- 

 est evergreens for the Dakotas as both endure open exposure 

 and dry seasons. 



C. W. Gurney, Yank ton, S. D., writes: "Jack or Gray 

 pine is also a very valuable fast growing tree, but, like the 

 cedars, turns to a yellowish green or brown in winter." 



A. Norby, Madison, S. D., writes: "The Jack pine is 

 hardy and of rapid growth, but is not at home on my soil. 

 It grows straggling and has a sickly yellowish color. On 

 very sandy soils it is said to be a good tree." 



White Pine. 



White Pine. (Pinus Strobus, Linn.). Leaves, five in a 

 sheath, about four inches long. White pine is found native 

 in Canada from Newfoundland to Manitoba, and in the New 

 England states westward to Minnesota where it is common 

 through the northern half of the state. It is not found in 

 the western and southwestern parts of Minnesota. Its south- 

 east extension is along the Alleghanies to Georgia. A beauti- 

 ful and stately evergreen of rapid growth in regions where 

 it is at home, attaining a height of 150 feet and a diameter 

 of 4 feet. 



Extended trials by many planters have demonstrated that 

 the White pine is not at home on exposed prairies. If planted 

 at all it should be where well sheltered by hardier trees. 



