Bailey’s shelter belt stock is especially selected for this | 
type of planting. The small sizes are favored because 
they save you time, money and effort. All the plants | 
are from hardy stock and have strong, well developed 
root systems. 
SHELTER BELT EVERGREENS 
Evergreens are essential to a good shelter belt planting. | 

They may be used alone if the site does not permit 
establishment of the standard shelter belt. Consider- 
able protection can be obtained from a three-row plant- 
ing of Evergreens with Fir or Spruce on the outside 
row, Pine in the center row, and Spruce on the inside 
row. They should be spaced as recommended for Ever- 
greens in the standard plan. In plantings of less than 




three rows, the effectiveness is greatly reduced when 
a tree dies. More rows are preferred. 
Ponderosa Pine SEEDLINGS or TRANSPLANTS 
Seedlings are offered for those who wish to reduce the 
cost of the shelter belt or to have replacement stock on hand. Seedlings should 
be set out in the garden for at least two years before being used in the shelter 
belt. They can be planted close together (from 4 to 8 inches). Shading is not 
necessary. Transplants are ready for planting in the permanent shelter belt. 
They have been grown in the open field for 3 years in addition to 2 or 3 years 
in the seed beds. They have an abundance of fibrous roots and are well branched. 

SHELTER BELT EVERGREENS 
Arborvitae, American. You will find this Evergreen tolerant of shade and various 
soil conditions. It will grow in wet or swampy places where other Evergreens will fail. 
It is excellent for filling up holes in a shelter belt because it can withstand shade. Height 
30 feet. 
Norway Spruce in Shelterbelt 
Fir, Douglas. One of the best 
trees for the shelter belt is this fast 
growing Fir. It will grow in various 
soils, but it does best in well-drained 
soils. Height 50 to 60 feet. 
Junipers. Both the Red Cedar 
and the Silver Cedar are available 
for shelter belt plantings. They are 
long lived, shade tolerant, and will 
withstand a variety of soil condi- 
tions. Silver Cedar is similar to the 
Red Cedar excepting that it is of a 
silvery color. Height 20 to 30 feet. 
Pine, Jack. This fast growing Pine is very hardy 
and will thrive on soils too poor for other Pines. 
Height 50 feet. 
Pine, Ponderosa. Many know this vigorous, 
drought-resisting tree as the “Bull Pine.” It is 
probably the best Pine for heavy soils. Height 60 
to 80 feet. 
Pine, White. This well known Pine is excellent 
for shelter belt planting; it is easily transplanted, 
has long life and is capable of rapid growth. Height 
70 to 80 feet. 
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