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The record of this work may consist of: 
i. In the case of seedlings, such data as the following: 
a. Statistics of the number of seedlings of different 
sizes in a given area. 
b. Map showing the location of seedlings in relation 
to the parent tree. 
c. Diagrams of the form of seedlings of different 
ages and grown under different conditions. 
d. Comparative statement concerning all the differ- 
ent kinds of seedlings found and the years 
required to attain to “planting size” for land- 
scape use. 
2. Inthecase of vegetative offshoots of the various sorts, 
such data as the following: 
a. Diagram of the principle mode of new plant 
production. 
b. Records for all the forms studied, of the usual 
number of new shoots produced in one season 
from a single crown; also the length of these 
shoots (as determining the ability of the species 
to spread). 
3. Inthe case of all the forms studied, a tabular statement 
under column headings as follows: 
Name of plant. 
; moisture. 
Requirement as to } saniichy: 
Fruiting age. 
Fruiting size. 
Mode of increase: 
Time of flowering. 
Valued for what decorative quality. 
Limitations as to its use. 
Remarks. 
