Bailey's FARMSTEAD SHELTER BELT 
Plant your farmstead shelter belt now and enjoy its many bene- 
fits that much sooner. A carefully planned shelter belt will make 
the farmstead more beautiful and more comfortable. Experts 
report that a good shelter belt will reduce the force of a 30 mile 
wind to 5 or 6 miles around the farm buildings. The effective 
A good shelter belt will not only make your farmstead more 
comfortable and more productive; it will also make it more valu- 
able to a buyer if you should sell. 
Halfway measures will not provide an effective shelter belt. The 
plan recommended here has been proven by trial since 1926 
area of protection may be estimated at 6 to 8 times the height and is considered to be standard in Minnesota. 
of the trees. 
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 dought 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. 
Maple, Silver. Here is a quick growing Maple that is suited for planting in 
rows four and six where the more hardy and more permanent trees are required. 
Height 75 to 100 feet. 
Poplar, Lombardy. Here is a suitable tree for planting in rows 3 and 5. It is 
quick growing and hardy. Height 60 feet. 
Pea Tree, Siberian. Many people know this shrub as Caragana. It thrives 
in a wide variety of soil conditions, withstands 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 usefulness of this Wil- 
low. It will grow under a variety of conditions, 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 grow- 
ing 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 Weep- 
ing Willows. It may be used in rows three and five of the shelter belt. Height 
40 feet. 
Russian Olive 
Olive, Russian. The serviceability and 
beauty of this tree make it most acceptable 
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. 
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