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Growing CONSERVATION TECHNICIANS 
Windbreaks in LAND O’ LAKES 
Tree for drier areas and hilly régions should 
dbl z be planted on the contéur to get the 
Yt) maximum growth and best protec- 
Ga G tion. 
Before you plan your windbreak 
ad in such places, contact your local 
Soil Conservation Service office for 
a bh their advice and technical assist- 
Vadbrea ance in the layout. It is just as 
important to contour your wind- 
break as any other crop on your 
farm. 
Besides, in regular farm cropping 
you have the opportunity to change 
rows from square to contour every 
year. When a windbreak is planted 
wrong, it stays wrong for years. 
If it's sensible to contour farm 
crops, it’s more sensible to contour 
windbreaks where sod crops can’t 
be grown to help hold the soil and 
moisture. 

A young Norway Poplar windbreak along an Apple orchard. Placed on the west and 
south of an orchard, it cuts off the hot summer winds. Such windbreaks are highly de- 
sirable in the hotter and drier sections of the LAND O’ LAKES territory. The Norway 
Poplar is one of the fastest growing and hardiest trees. Ii is one of the quickest sources 
of fence posts and lumber. Recommended for all zones. 
GREEN ASH. Most dependable of all trees for 
windbreak or woodlot. Quick growing, long 
AMERICAN ELM. This is a selected upland LAUREL LEAF WILLOW. Not too common to 
strain that is recommended by conserva- 
tionists for shelterbelts and woodlots. Very 
hardy, long lived and beautiful. It is highly 
drought resistant and will grow in almost 
any soil. Recommended for all zones. 
windbreak work, but proving to be one of 
the best. Ideal for the ‘‘snow catch’’ rows 
because of its dense branching habits from 
the ground up. The*heavy, glossy, dark 
green foliage hangs late into the fall, thus 
giving added protection. Can be used from 
60 to 100 feet back from roads, driveways 
lived and excellent for lumber or fence posts. 
Will grow on almost any soil. Our strain 
of Ash is a hardy Dakota strain that has 
proven to be drought resistant, dense, and 
durable. Recommended for all zones. (See 
photo on page 18, lower left.) 
CHINESE ELM. The hardy Siberian strain that or lanes as a snow fence if planted 3 feet 
grows rapidly, even in poor soil.. Their low apart. Recommended for all zones. (See 
growing and dense branching habit make photo on page 18.) 
this strain of Chinese Elm one of the best 
windbreak trees to stop the wind and drift- 
ing snow. Recommended for all zones. 
SOFT MAPLE. A very hardy native tree that 
is fast growing, especially on good soil. It 
gives almost immediate effect because of its 
rapid growth and dense foliage. It is some- 
times called Silver Maple. Recommended for 
all zones. 
BLACK WALNUT. This is a hardy strain of the 
Minnesota Black Walnut. A group of these 
trees might well be on every farm where 
they are adapted. They are easy to grow 
and give a fine supply of high quality nut- 
meats for the kiddies to crack out on a cold 
winter evening. Black Walnut logs bring a 
RUSSIAN GOLDEN WILLOW. A very colorful 
fast growing Willow that is recommended 
for the “snow catch” rows and also for 
summer windbreaks. The bright yellow- 
barked twigs are especially colorful in 
winter when the trees are planted in masses. 
Recommended for all zones. 
RUSSIAN OLIVE. A small tree that is suitable 
for the “snow catch’’ rows. Its grey-green 
small fortune and grow fast for such high foliage and small yellow flowers in the 
quality hard wood. Recommended for zones spring make it a desirable ornamental as 
up through IV. well. Recommended for all zones. 

WINDBREAK PRICES—Not Prepaid 
500 1000 50 100 500 #1000 
Laurel Leaf Willow 
3- 4 ft. $5.35 $8.75 $39.85 $78.00 
50 = 100 
Norway Poplar 
3- 4 ft. $9.65$15.95 
2-3 ft. 7.45 12.35 2-3 ft. 3.85 7.25 33.25 64.00 
18-24 in. 6.25 10.35 18-24 in. 3.35 6.15 25.35 48.00 
. Black Walnut 
American Elm - 
3-4 ft. 3.95 6.65 29.85 58.65 12-18 in. 5.95 9.85 
2-3 f. 2.65 4.35 19.85 39.65 Green Ash 
12-18 in. 1.75 3.385 15.35 28.85 
6-12 in. .85 1.20 5.25 9.85 
Soft Maple 
3-4 ft. 5.85 10.65 51.35 98.65 
2-3 ft. 5.25 7.85 35.85 69.85 
18-24 in. 3.85 6.95 33.65 65.35 
Russian Olive 
2-.3 ft. 8.35° 13.65 
18-24 in. 5.45 8.85 

Chinese Elm 
Peg Orit. pat 3.9006-0,65... 29.002) 06.00 
18-24 in. 2.95 4.95 22.85 44.00 
P21 G rts 2.408.907 1 o.G0 1 3.00 
Russian Golden Willow 
5.45 8.95 39.95 78.00 
4.45 7.35 33.65 64.00 
18-24 in. 3.35 5.45 24.95 48.00 

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