The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1913-04-12
Plant Trees
Get Groves

Tree Planting Scheme
1Acre to be Planted.
This is the first time in the history
of the country that farmer could
plant an acre of trees for wind break
around his buildings and get the entire
expense paid to him in cash for doing
it. But that is just what we propose
to do. and it is our wish that every
farmsr enter this contest. for his own
good. as well as our satisfaction, to
know that our time and money has
been we'll spent. To enhance the value
of farms and afford protection from the
storms of winter, our three local banks
have very kindly Granted my request for
money to offer as premiums for the best
acre of trees planted within radius Of
six miles of Dickinson. Farmers out
side of the above territory, who wish
to enter the contest, please see me and
l will do what can for you. Every one
knows that q grove around buildings
on farm enhances the value of that
farm from $500. 90 up, in some instances
to thousands of dellars. For example.
what owner of my farm would have my
grove removed for $500. 90? Do any of
you think that amount would cause its
removal? For few minutes imagine
yourself as owner and think the
answer would come quickly, no.
Now it was not a very big job to set
out my grove and care tor it. Many of
you can have groves as good and better
if you will but start. 70 get you
started is the reason we are making a
cash prize offer. have many thou'
sands of cottonwood and willow cut
tings that will give to those who wish
them. All ! ask in return is that you
come and get them and plant and care
for them as tell you.
Part of my grove is from cuttings.
taken after couple of years, from the
original trees. set out as seedlings, or 2
year old trees. find that cuttings can
be had from nurserymen at $3.50 per
thousand and up. Seedlings can be
had for 81 per thousand and up. Larger
and older trees proportionately higher.
For this contest you may get your trees
where you like, and the variety you
like. The cultivation of the trees for
the first few years is inexpensive, as
you can raise your potatoes and other
Garden truck between the rows. and
cultivate all at the same time.
Supt. L. r. Waldron is issuing in
connection with this contest instuc-
tions how to plant and care for wind
break. He or I. or any authority on
tree planting, will assist you in every
way possible. and you will be welcome
to any information we can give you or
let for you. This is a contest where
you have everything to gain and moth
ing to lose.
The outlook for the successful grow
ing Of trees was never better than this
spring, as the ground is we'll filled with
moisture. So be a b0oster for your
home and for your country and plant
an acre or more of trees around your
buildings this spring. Just imagine a
grove set out around every farm home
in Stark county this spring. Do you
M h ink -,
tion of the world? Do you not think
our county would be set up as an ex.
ample for the entire country. Well lei
US make the start adjoining our thriv-
ing city. and perhaps we can extend
our work over the entire country mex,
year. In presenting this proposition
to our hanks, our local papers. our sui
station, and some of our merchants,
met with great enthusiasm and expires.
sions of hearty cooperation, so an
confident, if the farmers do their part,
we can have much larger contest nex'
year and the benefits would be fal
reachine.and very profitable. especially
0 the man with good grove.
The requirements of this contest arr
as follows: First. Each acre of tree.
must be planted this spring of 1918
Second. There shall be not less thar
1000 trees planted on each acre
Third. The rows of trees shall not b.
more than 16 feet apart.
Il The premiums will be, awarded thi,
fall by Supt. Waldron and other com
, Ipetent judges.
$500 will be the reward for the frs
BEST acre of trees.
$1,000 will be the reward for tn,
second BEST acre Of trees.
II $500 will be the reward for the third
:, BEST acre Of trees.
Now farmers. Join us in this enter
prise, and do not let our, banks regre
spending this money. or our local paper
their loyalty.