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aspect may, in a large measure, obviate the necessity of 

 establishing elaborate windbreaks. The contour of the 

 land should always be carefully considered when the 

 planting of shelter-belts is under advisement. 



Fig. 3. The protected area, A, behind a 

 row of evergreens. 



WINDBREAKS FOR FRUIT-PLANTATIONS 



We are now able to approach the troubled subject of 

 windbreaks in a rational way. Although the best writers 

 on horticultural topics are nearly unanimous in recom- 

 mending windbreaks _ 

 for fruit -plantations, 

 there is, nevertheless, 

 wide difference in 

 opinion and practice 

 among good cultiva- 

 tors. Fruit - growers 

 hold, as a rule, decided 

 opinions concerning 

 windbreaks. In fact, 

 they usually hold ex- 

 treme opinions, either 

 wholly opposing 

 shelter - belts in all 

 cases, or strongly ad- 

 vocating them. All who are engaged in the growing of 

 fruits or who attend fruit-growers' gatherings, have heard 

 the most positive experiences cited in support of both 

 opinions. There must be good reasons for these opposing 

 views. There appear to be no well-grounded maxims or 

 precepts among growers themselves, and statements con- 

 cerning the merits of shelter-belts are commonly vague. 



Of course there is no dispute as to the marked effect 



Fig. 4. The upward deflection of winds by a 

 high lake bank. 



