INFORMATION FOR GRO\ 
Varieties Ysed 
Balsam Fir, Norway Spruce, Douglas Fir, 
White Spruce, and in some states Scotch Pine and 
Austrian Pine. The variety depends largely on the 
varieties in best demand in the cities nearest the 
plantation. Balsam Fir is usually first choice for a 
Christmas tree, but Norway Spruce is being more 
generally planted as it costs less, is easier to grow, 
grows faster, and therefore gives a larger and 
quicker return on the investment. In some locali- 
ties pines of various kinds are in demand but do 
not usually bring the price that spruce and fir 
command. 
Age 
The age of tree to use depends largely on the 
condition of the land to be planted. If an old 
field, not cultivated, use only four-year 2-2 stock 
(2 years in the seed beds and 2 years in transplant 
beds). In the case of land that has been tilled, 
three-year 2-1 stock (2 years in seed beds and 1 
year in transplant beds) may be used. In some 
very rare ipstances where careful attention may 
be given after planting, two-year 2-o seedlings 
may be used. Under no circumstances use trees 
that have been more than two years in either seed 
or transplant beds without being transplanted. 
Such trees usually have been so crowded that the 
roots are under-developed and the tops are so tall 
and spindling that they rarely grow into well- 
shaped trees. 
