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the Mille Lacs station, but it seems doubtful if these are authen- 

 tic. On the other hand, it is beHeved careful study will reveal 

 others in the eastern part of the State, particularly in the St. 

 Croix Valley. 



To prevent the species from being completely lost to the 

 State, the Division of Forestry is keeping close watch over both 

 stations and is collecting seed every time there is a crop. Some 

 2000 seedlings from seed thus collected are now being grown in 

 the State Nursery at Badoura. Although just what disposition 

 will be made of these seedlings is not known, it is believed they 

 will be used to restock some of the areas where the species oc- 

 curred in former days. 



Lake States Forest Experiment Station 

 St. Paul, Minn. 



