F. W. SCHUMACHER . : ‘ ; . Jamaica Plain, Mass. 
wide as its width and as long as twice its length plus twice its depth. The second 
piece is cut somewhat wider than the length of the box to allow for coverage of corners 
and as long as its double width plus its double depth. The two pieces are fitted 
into the box as a lining in such manner as to provide top flaps from the sides and 
ends as well. The contents of seed and moistened peatmoss is filled in and the flaps 
folded over. A weight, just heavy enough to keep the flaps in place, is added and 
the container is ready for storage. The plastic film prevents any appreciable loss 
of moisture until termination of the planned period of treatment. 
Polyethylene film is not expensive, it is available in three thicknesses. The 
lightest seems to be satisfactory for the purposes discussed. Trials concerning the 
superiority of the heavier grades have yet to be made. 
CHAMAECYPARIS LAWSONIANA—This native tree known as Coos Bay 
Cypress in the confined area of its origin in Southern Oregon, and cut for timber, is 
sadly neglected in its homeland. In Europe it is one of the most widely planted of 
the lesser conifers and has given rise to a confusing number of horticultural varieties. 
Proof of its esteem are the cemeteries in which magnificent specimens, of all ages, 
may often be observed. The tree is not reliably hardy North of Boston. 
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. 
Inquiries for seed of the Riga (East Baltic) strain of Scotch Pine are being 
received continually despite disappointing results growers of Christmas trees had for 
reasons of foliage discoloration in cold weather and slow growth of seedlings. With 
insufficient supplies from the East Baltic we have, in the past, recommended seed of 
West Baltic strain, i.e., seed from sources in Sweden, which judging from reports 
received from growers has given good results. For timber production in the north 
it seems to be equal to the Riga Pine and preferable where faster production is 
essential. Planted for Christmas trees no foliage discoloration was reported in 
Southern Pennsylvania, planted further north foliage may turn with approach of 
cold weather. For Christmas tree plantations on sandy soil we recommend it for trial. 
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