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NUllSEUIES. 



That the seed be from the largest, hardiest variety 

 of tree in luxuriant growth. 



That the seed be recent, and carefully preserved 

 in husk till sowing, and extracted from the husk or 

 cone without artificial drying. 



That the nursery be in an open, rather exposed 

 situation, — ^most eligible without shelter either of 

 tree, hedge or wall, of rather light dry soil of ordi- 

 nary quality, of dry climate, and, in preference, soil 

 naturally good to that made so by high manuring. 



That the plants be not too close, nor remain too 

 long in the seed-bed ; that they be extricated without 

 much fracture of root, and be replanted in wide rows, 

 with good space between the plants in the row, keep ■ 

 ing the roots as superficially extended as they will 

 thrive, and without doubling the main root up to the 

 surface of the ground. 



That the plant receive no pruning, excepting in 

 the case of more than one leader appearing, or feeder 

 miproportionally extended ; and no root-section, in 

 order to retard its growth, or increase the number of 

 root-fibres ; and that its ultimate removal be accom- 

 plished without much fracture of root or branch. 



By exposed situation of nursery, ordinary quality 

 of soil, and much room in the seed-bed and rows, we 



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