F. W. SCHUMACHER .. ; ; : . Jamaica Plain, Mass. 
PINE LORE 
With many growers confused as to what strains of Scotch Pine to plant we feel 
competent in giving the following suggestions: 
Practically all strains are, for some condition or other, suitable both for forest 
planting, i.e., timber production and for the use as ornamentals or Christmas trees. 
In general two major races of Scotch Pine concern us here: 
Strains from Northern Europe growing on the sandy plains which stretch 
from the coast of Belgium and Holland all the way east to, and around, the shores 
of the Baltic Sea. They are considered good strains for reforestation, grow com- 
paratively fast, but usually have the objectionable feature of foliage discoloration 
with the approach of cold weather. They all do best on deep, sandy soils. If planted 
on better soils plants have a tendency to “overeat,” grow too fast and are prone to 
fall prey to diseases and insect infestations. 
The mountain strains from various origins in Europe usually growing on 
stony loam soils are better adapted for all around planting. It is from these strains 
that best results can be expected for use as Christmas trees. 
PINUS MONTANA—which is much planted on mountain slopes and steep banks 
to stop erosion, rock and snow slides, is of equal value for stopping wind erosion of 
dune lands in coastal districts. Closely planted it will form, in time, impenetrable 
thickets, a barrier to wind blown sand, a refuge for wild life. 
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