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southern Kansas and northern Oklahoma. Many young trees 

 from these cedar tracts were carried by the cedar "rustlers" 

 to the homesteads in distant counties and frequently were sold 

 in the towns; when sufficient care was taken in packing and 

 planting them, they have in a measure atoned for the depre- 

 dations that left only stumps in canyons that formerly grew 

 fine trees. Many were hauled a hundred or more miles, piled 

 high upon a load of posts and exposed to wind and sun, and 

 when set could produce only loss and discouragement. But 

 enough have survived to demonstrate in every county that red 

 cedar deserves a place high in the list of trees fitted to endure 

 the most trying conditions. 



AUSTRIAN PINE. 



The Austrian pines have done bravely and have been par- 

 ticularly successful, making finely formed trees in spite of 

 their constant exposure to the wind. They have made a regu- 

 lar growth and demonstrated their great value for planting in 

 locations where trees are most needed. Occasional specimens 

 have been noted in other localities, and in every case their 

 hardiness and success have been most gratifying. The rate of 

 growth during their early years is slow ; it is never rapid, but 

 the growth of an evergreen is always effective. Their work is 

 done most economically. The central trunk grows true and 

 straight, the side branches protecting the trunk from sun and 

 wind. 



At both Stations the Austrian pines have attained a height 

 of twenty-two feet and a diameter of four inches at four feet 

 from the ground. An encouraging observation is that which 

 records the rate of growth as increasing as the trees attain 

 greater age. 



The same conclusion is drawn from measurements taken of 

 trees on other plantations. Near Offerle, on high prairie soil, 

 where the water is sixty feet below the surface, a little planta- 

 tion made thirty-five years ago contains twenty-two trees 

 planted fifteen feet apart. These trees now measure thirty feet 

 in height and 8.7 inches in diameter. 



A good Austrian pine is a handsome tree. Single specimens 

 or groups make the finest of lawn trees and add much to the 

 appearance of any home. 



