LINN COUNTY NURSERY, CENTER POINT, IOWA 
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No matter how valuable the land every farmer can make a wood lot prof- 
itable. It can constitute the windbreak and at the same time furnish posts 
and repair material and fuel. There is much land along streams which might 
be planted to trees and would become very valuable instead of furnishing only 
poor pasture as It does now. The time is soon coming when good timber will 
be In great demand In this state. Where planted for groves cultivated crops 
may be planted between the rows for several years. The land may be planted 
to corn and a seedling planted in the place of every alternate hill. In this 
way the seedlings will get the necessary cultivation. 
Per 100 Per 100 
Ash, American, 6 to 12 in $100 Elm, White, 18 to 24 in. 2.00 
Ash, American, 12 to 18 in 1.25 Elm, White, 12 to 18 in 1.75 
Box Elder, 4 to 6 in 1.00 Elm, White, 6 to 12 in 1.50 
Box Elder, 6 to 12 in 1.25 European I,arch, 6 to 12 in 3.00 
Box Elder, 12 to 18 in 1.50 European Larch, 12 to 15 in 5.00 
Catalpa, Hardy, 6 to 12 in 1.00 Mulberry, Russian, 6 to 12 in 50 
Catalpa, Hardy, 12 to 18 in 1.25 Mulberry, Russian, 12 to 18 in .75 
Catalpa, Hardy, 18 to 24 in 1.50 Mulberry, Russian 18 to 24 in 1.00 
Catalpa, Hardy, 2 to 3 feet 1.75 gjage Orange 6 to 12 n 50 
»'«• WhUe 6 to 12 in 1.50 gsa- * M °™^ s.^t o,"^";—; ;™ 
Elm. While, 12 to 18 in 1.75 Soft Map i e , 12 to 18 in 75 
Honey Locust, 4 to 8 in 1.00 Soft Maple. 18 to 24 in 1.00 
Honey Locust, 8 to 12 in 1.25 Walnut, Blaclt, 12 to 18 in 1.50 
Honey Locust, 12 to 15 in 1.50 Walnut. Black, 18 to 24 in 2.00 
SOFT MAPLE — A very rapid growirfg tree, valuable for fuel and windbreaks. 
Plant 8 by 8 or 6 by 8 feet. Maple groves have yielded over $10.00 per acre 
net annual returns at about 25 years after planting. 
CATALPA SPECIOSA, or HARDY CATALPA — We grow these from seed gath- 
ered from native grown trees and know them to be of the hardy sort. 
Catalpa is one of the most valuable trees for posts and poles, a very rapid 
grower, reproduces very quickly from the stump and the wood is one of 
the most durable in the soil. Plant 8 by 8 in deep rich soil, let grow for 
two years then cut back 'to the ground and train up one sprout for straight 
thrifty bodies. They require good cultivation for several years. 
EUROPEAN LARCH — Has produced higher annual net returns than any other 
tree in Iowa. It makes durable posts and poles and good fuel. Plant 6 by 4 
feet in any good land not excessively wet. It starts to grow very early in 
the spring, consequently we will send these out by express before our reg- 
ular deliveries. 
HONEY LOCUST — The most valuable two-purpose tree. It produces excellent 
posts and the best of fuel and is one of the most rapid growers. It is un- 
excelled for windbreaks and makes an excellent hedge which will stand 
severe pruning. 
Spraying Formulas 
Insecticide for Biting Insects 
ARSENIC, SODA AND LIME. 
White arsenic 1 pound 
Sal-soda crystals — -—4 pounds 
Water 2 gallons 
Boil the above ingredients for fifteen to twenty minutes, when the arsenic 
should be dissolved, leaving only a little sediment. This stock solution may be 
kept indefinitely, but should be labeled "poison." 
To prepare the spraying mixture add 1 quart of the stock solution to 40 
gallons of water in which 2 pounds of fresh lime have been dissolved. 
In employing these formulas use great care. The pots and utensils used 
in preparing the solution should not be employed for other purposes. The 
arsenic should be plainly labeled, lest it be mistaken for something else. 
PARIS GREEN. 
Paris green 1 pound 
Lime (fresh) ! 1 pound 
Water 100 to 200 gallons 
LEAD ARSENATE. 
Lead Acetate (sugar of lead) 12% ounces 
Sodium Arsenate 5 ounces 
Water 50 gallons 
Pulverize and dissolve the acetate and arsenate separately in small quan- 
tities of water, pour together in barrel of water and stir thoroughly. This 
