Tree Distribution Under the Kinkaid Act 



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market, and trapping is the surest method of exterminating these 

 rodents. 



Potatoes, carrots, or parsnips cut 'up into small pieces and sprinkled 

 with powdered strychnine make a good poison bait. A small quan- 

 tity of saccharine or oil of anise should also be added to disguise the 

 bitter taste of the strychnine. The runways, which are usually 4 to 

 8 inches beneath the surface, can be located with an iron rod or probe. 

 When found, drop one or two baits into the hole, without disturbing 

 the soil any more than is necessary. 



Fig. 11. — Deep-hole method of planting. This method should be used only when hard- 

 woods are to be planted. A. — Dig the hole. B. — Partially cover the roots with loose 

 moist earth. C. — Tamp the dirt firmly about the roots before filling the hole. D. — 

 After filling the hole press the soil firmly about the roots by a thrust of the heel. 



HOW TO OBTAIN TREES 



Only the person owning or operating a farm may receive trees. 

 Applications for trees from other members of the family on the 

 farm will not be accepted. 



A form of "Application and agreement" may be obtained from 

 the forest supervisor, United States Forest Service, Halsey, Nebr. 

 Before any trees are distributed this application must be properly 

 filled out and signed. Upon the receipt of the signed agreement the 

 supervisor will distribute the trees in proportion to the number of 



