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 CONTENTS. 



Page 

 Introduction 1 



Points of Identification 2 



Catalpa speciosa 2 



Catalpa catalpa 2 



Methods of Propagation 4 



Planting-Stock 5 



Planting-Site 5 



Preparation of Planting-Site 6 



Time of Planting 6 



Spacing 7 



Cultivation and Care of Plantation 8 



Protection Against Rabbits 8 



Cutting Back 10 



Form and Size 11 



Fungus Disease 12 



Length of Rotation for the Catalpa 12 



Second Crop ; 12 



Cutting 15 



Seasoning 15 



Durability and Character of Catalpa Wood 15 



Range of Successful Growth 16 



Catalpa Growing as a Commercial Enterprise 16 



