
‘mination. If the sacking is used on the frame it should be 
_ removed as soon as the seedlings have become well estab- 
- lished. 
The eolings can be lifted ad. transplanted to the de- 
sired location in the late Fall or following Spring. About 50 
- seedlings per square foot is a good average yield from a 
nursery bed. 
(b) Direct Seeding: 
This is the simplest method but will not be likely to pro- 
duce as even a stand as growing the seedlings in a bed and 
transplanting, as rodents and birds will get part of the seed, 
and the weather may be unfavorable after planting, and the 
seed may lay a long time before germinating and thus re- 
duce the germination capacity. If this method is to be used 
it would be well to try it out on a comparatively small scale 
(possibly on an acre or two) until results can be ascertain- 
ed. 
Where the direct seeding method is to be used the spots 
where seeds are to be planted should be worked in some 
way, either by disc-harrowing the rows where the seedlings 
are desired or by preparing the individual spots with a mat- 
tock or hoe. About four or five seeds should then be deposit- 
ed at desired intervals and a little soil kicked over them and 
pressed firmly down with the foot. 
A simple tool devised by the Oregon Department of For- 
estry has been made for direct seeding, and is also adapt- 
able to this section. If interested a print may be obtained by 
writing to the Oregon Department of Forestry or directly 
to us. They have not been manufactured by anyone as yet. 
(No prior preparation of the soil is necessary if this tool 
is used.) eae 
In planting seedlings in field or in spacing seed spots a 
spacing of 6 feet by 6 feet is the standard for forest plant- 
ing. If naval stores are desired a spacing of 10 by 10 feet 
