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fe ges of Norway Poplar is one of our most rapid and hardiest windbreak trees. It will grow on any soil, 
*. Taal pine HE and begins giving windbreak protection the second year after planting. For quick effect, include in 
i6- '8:8:8:12'8' 16°38) your windbreak planting this spring, two or three rows of Norway Poplar. Planted in a shelterbelt 
or windbreak it is one of the quickest sources of fence pests and soft-wood lumber. To get quick 
results and to keep the snow away from the buildings include some Norway Poplar in your planting 
. this spring. 
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Varieties Suitable for Each Row Instructions for Planting 
Rowspleand 2% seine os Chinese Elm, Laurel-Leaf Willow _The soil in the space to be planted should be weil prepared, as you would for any farm crop. Plant 
: trees as early in spring as possible. Potatoes or vegetables may be planted between the tree rows for 
or Golden Willow two or three years. Cultivate trees as often as possible in the spring and summer but not after the 
ROWSESE ATI CAO eed sea Norway Poplar or Soft Maple first of August. The snow trap may be planted to corn, potatoes, or any farm crop. 
Rowerttendlomme te eee American Elm or Ash pes in sizes Fete oe (transplanted) may be set out directly into the windbreak row and 
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Recommended Spacing and Arrangement 
The recommended spacing is to plant 2 rows of Chinese 
Elm, Laurel Leaf Willow or Golden Willow on the outside 
to form a snowbreak. Plant 4 feet apart in the row and 
8 feet between rows. 
Steers Protected by 
Windbreak Made 
$243.00 More Profit! 
Comparative tests have proven that 
farm products can be produced at less 
Leave 60 feet for a snow trap, then plant 4 rows of 
Green Ash, Chinese Elm, American Elm, Norway Poplar, 
or Soft Maple spaced 6 feet apart in the row and 8 feet 
between rows. 
Inside, plant 4 rows of evergreens 8 to 10 feet apart in 
the rows and 16 feet between rows. The inside row of 
evergreens should be 100 feet from the farm buildings. 
This space and the snow trap give ample space to drop 
the snow and leave the buildings and yards free from drifts. 
For solid woodlot planting, set trees 8 to 9 feet apart 
each way. Ash, Elm, Norway Poplar, and Black Walnut 
are especially recommended for woodlot planting. 
All evergreen windbreak material is shipped bare root, wrapped in moss. 

cost in farmyards protected by wind- 
breaks. In the case of beef—2 lots of 
50 steers each, one lot fed in a pro- 
tected yard, the other not protected by 
a windbreak. Those in the protected 
yard had the same kind and amount of 
teed as others, but gained 2,250 pounds 
more. Sold at $10.80 per hundred, this 
lot brought extra return of $243.00. 
AMERICAN ARBOR-VITAE. (For Windbreak 
and Hedging.) A popular, thick, compact- 
growing evergreen; excellent as a year-around 
hedge or as a windbreaker and snow stopper. 
Used extensively in the outside row or two of 
windbreak plantings because of its tendency 
to keep its branches way to the ground. Does 
best in a fairly moist soil. 
Size 10 25 50 100 
24-30 in. TR. .$9.95 $19.85 $37.85 $73.35 
18-24 in. TR. . 8.95 18.35 33.85 65.85 
15-18 in. TR... 7.95 16.35 29.85 58.35 
12-15 in. TR... 6.65 13.35: 24.85 47.85 
COLORADO SPRUCE. A beautiful tree. Drought 
resistant and recommended especially for the 
inside row of the evergreen windbreak. For all 
zones. 
Size 10 25 50 100 
15-18 in. TR. $10.25 $22.35 $42.25 $82.35 
12-15 in. TR. 885 17.85 33.35 64.85 
9-12 in. TR. 7.65 15.35 28.35 54.85 
BLACK HILLS SPRUCE. 
DOUGLAS FIR. (Also called Douglas Spruce.) 
This variety has everything you want in a good 
windbreak tree. It’s hardy, it’s quick to grow, 
the foliage is thick and dense and it will grow 
aynwhere, except in a very wet soil. It is truly 
one of the best for windbreaks or reforestation. 
Size 10 25 50 
18-245in, TRA ee $11.35 $27.45 $52.65 
15:18) in. eb Ramee 9.85 23.65 44.35 
Symmetrical, with 
heavy, thick foliage, somewhat bluish. Ex- 
tremely hardy and easy to establish. One of the 
best for windbreaks. 
Size 10 25 50 100 
15-18 in. TR. $10.25 $22.35 $42.25 $82.35 
12-15in. TR. 8.85 17.85 33.35 64.85 
9-12in. TR. 7.65 15.35 28.35 54.85 
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A Douglas Fir in one of the wind: 
breaks at the nursery is being admired 
for its thick foliage and wind stopping 
ability by Prof. Earl H. New of the 
University of Idaho. The Douglas Fir 
with its beautiful bluish green foliage, 
gives you everything you want as a 
windbreak tree.: It is quick to grow, 
easy to transplant and the foliage is 
thick and dense. It is entirely hardy 
and thrives in dry locations. 
Douglas Fir—Fine Windbreak Tree 

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