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CHAPTER II, 



THE NUllSEKY SAVING THE SEEDS OF TllEES. 



As those who plant on an extensive scale may 

 sometimes find it convenient to raise their plants 

 themselves, or part of them, it becomes necessary, 

 in a work like the present, to give some practical 

 directions for the laying out and management of a 

 nm'sery, so far, at least, as regards the raising from 

 the seed of the more common and useful species of 

 forest trees. With such directions, therefore, this 

 chapter shall be occupied. 



As, in general, trees have ultimately to grow in 

 land of a very rugged description, one great object 

 of the nurseryman should be to bring up the young 

 plants as hardy as possible. In making choice of a 

 situation for a nursery, therefore, a very rich soil, 

 and close shelter, ought by all means to be avoided. 



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