Fihwipniee sedi Paper birch does well 
| a when provided with 
a cover of slightly 
rotted hardwood sawdust, and kept partially 
shaded. The same method is good for hemlock. 
Using sawdust usually prevents the formation 
of a crust, and small seedlings have trouble 
breaking through a crust. 
Hardwood seedlings are generally transferred 
when one year old to their permanent loca- 
tions. The pines, spruce and firs are often 
transplanted once or twice to build up a strong 
root system. 
Sprouting of almost any hardcoated seed 
sometimes hastened by soaking the seed for 
several days in cold water. Honey and Black 
Locust may be covered with water just under 
the boiling point and left until the seed swells. 
Repeat for those which do not swell. 
U. S. Department of Agri- 
culture Farmer’s Bulletin 
No. 1567 tells about the Ww; 
growing of trees and shrubs. de,” Yo 
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perintendent of Documents, T 7 Adit; be 
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