TREE CULTURE IN SOUTH AUSTEAIIA. 9 



the effect is produced is a fact beyond dispute, and one which has of late 

 years enabled certain districts in different parts of the world to be made 

 habitable and productive. 



From these statements, therefore, we see that a judicious distribution 

 of plantations on an extensive scale would be the means of improving 

 the climate of South Australia, of greatly increasing the quantity and 

 quahty of her agricultural products, and of promoting prosperity in 

 every department of her industries. WiU this not induce aU who can 

 do so to plant on their land ? Let us be up and doing therefore. Every 

 tree planted in a country such as this is like a nail in the construction 

 of a house — one step further towards unity of parts and general strength 

 in one grand whole. 



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