HANDLING and PLANTING TIPS 
1. Water plants in the packages as soon as you pick 
them up. 
2. “Heel-in” plants until you are ready to plant. 
3. Carry plants for planting in a pail half full of water. 
4. Dig only as many plants as can be planted in one 
hour. 
5. Do not allow the roots to dry. 
6. Dig holes large enough to permit the roots to 
spread out in a normal manner. 
- 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. 
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 conditions. 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, Pondersoa. Many know this vigorous drought-resist- 
ing 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. 
Spruce, Black Hills. A fine record for winter hardiness and 
drought resistance may be credited to this Spruce. It makes 
a beautiful and compact shelter, and is one of the most popular 
Spruce for shelter belt plantings. Height 40 to 50 feet. 
Spruce, Colorado Blue. There is a large demand for this 
hardy drought-resistant Spruce. Not all Colorado Spruce have 
the blue tinge in the needle, but the blue trees are not select- 
ed out of Bailey’s shelter belt stock for the purpose of selling 
them at higher prices. This insures you of a high percentage 
of blue trees. Height 40 to 50 feet. 
Spruce, Norway. The rapid growth of this Spruce makes 
it a favorite shelter belt tree. It does well in moist, well-drained 
soils. It will not withstand drought as well as the Black Hills, 
Colorado or White Spruces. Height 50 to 60 feet. 
Spruce, White. Similar in appearance and characteristics to 
the Black Hills Spruce but a little faster in growth. 
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Colorado Blue Spruce 
As Seen From Sheltered 
Farm Home. 
ORDER EARLY 
The best time for planting the shelter belt is early spring just 
after the frost goes out of the ground. Place your order early 
in the winter, so that shipment can be made at the best pos- 
sible time for planting. This will also give greater assurance 
that your order wili be filled. Select the size you want from 
the listing on the next page. 
NUMBER TO ORDER 
The spacing of the trees and shrubs is standard, so the num- 
ber will depend on the length of shelter belt needed to give 
your farmstead adequate protection. You will find it desirable 
to add 10 per cent to your estimates. These extra trees and 
shrubs can be planted in some convenient place for sub- 
sequent use in making replacments. 
E Deciduous SHELTER BELT Stock = 
Ash, Green. Here is one of the most dependable shelter belt 
trees. It is fast growing, long lived and drought resistant. It 
will grow well in a wide variety of soil conditions. Height 60 
feet. 
Elm, American. Everyone knows the American Elm. It is 
well suited to use in rows four to six where hardy, long lived 
trees are required. Height 80 to 100 feet. 
Elm, Chinese. For hardiness this drought resistant, Siberian 
strain of Chinese Elm is difficult to surpass. It is a remarkably 
fast growing Elm that can be used in rows three to six. In 
three years it will reach a height of 10 to 15 feet. Height 
65 feet. 
Honeysuckle, Tartarian. The snow catch rows become 
attractive when planted to this shrub. It is perfectly hardy. 
It has fragrant white-to-rose-colored flowers in the spring, 
bright red berries in summer and autumn and showy gray 
branches in winter. Height 10 to 12 feet. See page 21 for 
additional description. 
Maple, Silver. Here is a quick growing Maple that is suit- 
ed for planting in rows four and six where the more hardy 
and more permanent trees are required. Height 75 to 100 
feet. 
Olive, Russian. The serviceability and beauty of this tree 
make it most acceptbale for snow catch purposes. It thrives 
under the most adverse conditions of soil and climate. It 
will develop a compact wall of attractive silvery foliage. The 
flowers are small but very fragrant. Height 25 feet. 
Poplar, Lombardy. Here is a suitable tree for planting 
a rows 3 and 5. It is quick growing and hardy. Height 60 
eet. 
Pea Tree, Siberian. Many people know this shrub as 
Caragana. It thrives in a wide variety of soil conditions, with- 
stands drought and is perfectly hardy. It is exceptionally good 
for snow catch plantings. Height 12 to 15 feet. 
Willow, Golden. Colorful golden branches add to the use- 
fulness of this Willow. It will grow under a variety of condi- 
tions, but will thrive especially in wet soils. It is suitable for 
planting in rows 3 and 5 where quick growth is needed. 
Height 40 feet. 
Willow, Laurel. For rapid development of a snow catch, 
plant this quick growing Willow. The large, shining leaves 
form an attractive foliage. They are dark green above, paler 
beneath. Height 20 to 25 feet. 
Willow, Niobe Weeping. This quick growing tree is the 
best of the Weeping Willows. It may be used in rows three 
and five of the shelter belt. Height 40 feet. 
