The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-05-07
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Forest Trees and HOW 90 StaFt tnem.
no ameTycan 44grituitartSt says: Tree
pia, ting has become in some parts OF
the country a subject Of great import. |
an,c. Trees for timber, fuel, shade and
shelter arc needed in all prairie countries
and while we appreciate the great neces-
eity for tree planting, aud would urge
every one, East or West, to consider
whether timber is not the best crop he
eau put npon parts of his land, VIC have
not had 90 much To say about raising
trees from seed rs perhaps our friends
think they have right to expect. We
would not lead our friends into expert
ments that if not expensive are likely to
he fruitless. How many persons open
ing up new farm on the prairie can
lind time to take proper care OF q vegeta-
be or flower garden fettse raising
Of seeds demands as much or more care
than do vegetables. or flowers, and our
hardy white pine and other evergreens
require in their carly years much great
er attention than delicate HOVER
Promising that We advise no one TO un-
Lcrtakc to grow trees from seed unless
he is quite abl. 10 give them as much
care as the same number of lettuces or
cs.bbaycs.we give few condensed notes
which will answer many inquiries.
Evcrgreens we cannot advise the Or
binary farmer to undertake to raise from
seed they require so much care in shad-
ing and otherwise, and small plants are
sold BY those who make = business OF
growing them ut such low rates, that we
mrc sure that ninety-nine in one-hundred
will find it much more satisfactory In
the epd to purchase. We therefore con-
the our remarks to decidious trees.
The tree seeds that must be sown as
soon a. ripe are the soft or red and sill
yer maple, elm, and red birch. If kept
exposed even for few DAYS after they
mre gathered, their .itality Will be des-
troycd. These seeds are not generally
kept BY secdsmcn, though some take
orders in advance, to be filed when the
seeds ripen. Those who wish to scw.
seeds OF these should arrange beforehand
with some friend to supply them, and be
prepared to SOW the day they are rcceiv-
"a. The plants come up q. once, and
make nice young trees by tall.
Troc seeds TO be sown IN place-that
j., the seed is to be sown where the tree
!, 10 stand-include the different hickc-
ries, the butternut and black walnut
III. seeds are collected in fall, made in
10 leaps, and covered with sods, over
which are thrown several inches OF
carth. In the spring the nuis are sown
III place, putting in TWO or three near
together; and if all start, remove all bu.
one. @ a
Trees that must be transp!anted when
small are the chestnut, beech, and oaks
of all kinds. Tho seeds arc to be sown
in seed-bed and transplanted the first
or second autumn. The nuts are to be
kept during the wiater, mixed with AT
least an equal balk Of sand. in cool
place where they will not get too dry.
7 he seeds OF trees that may be sown
in tall are the ash of varied species, liquid
ambar, tulip tree, encumber, and other
magnolias. These may also be sown IN
spring if properly kept through the win
ter in sand.
Seeds better so xn in spring, but they
should be carefully kept through the
winter in sand, are the naples of all
kinds, including the ashleaf or boXelder,
and excepting the silver and soft; birch
cs, except the red Eastwood, Kentucky
coffee tree, aiianthus, catapa, and paul
ownia.
Seeds needing preparation before
sowing in spring arc the Usage, which
scald and keep warm and moist until ii
sprouts button bail soak; honey locus,
and common or black locust, scald.
Trees grown from cuttings are all the
willows and pop:ars from branches an
inch and less in diameter; ailanthus and
pau!ownia from cuttings Of the root.
Seeding trees require just as careful
trimming and wedding rs crop of car
rots. If they suffer from the heat of the
sun, stick brush with the leaves on all
over the bed sufficiently thick to give u
proper shade, or use screen OF lath.