The forest nursery : collection of tree seeds and propagation ofseedlings . son than another. Xo rules can be given for the exact time when tree seeds should becollected. By studying the table on pages (30-63. which indicatesmonths in which certain species ripen their seed, the collector canascertain approximately when to look for seeds. Care should be taken not to gather seed until it is thoroughly may often be more or less difficult to determine: Init the brownand yellow tints assumed by ripening tree fruits are quite readilyrecognized as indications of maturity. In addition to the
The forest nursery : collection of tree seeds and propagation ofseedlings . son than another. Xo rules can be given for the exact time when tree seeds should becollected. By studying the table on pages (30-63. which indicatesmonths in which certain species ripen their seed, the collector canascertain approximately when to look for seeds. Care should be taken not to gather seed until it is thoroughly may often be more or less difficult to determine: Init the brownand yellow tints assumed by ripening tree fruits are quite readilyrecognized as indications of maturity. In addition to these externalsigns, ripeness will be recognized in the firm, full condition of the seedwhen cut or cracked open. The well-known ripened appearance ofpulp3 fruits, such as Apples. Haws. ^Mulberries. Cherries, will alwaysindicate mature seed. The cones and cone-like fruits are exceptionalin not always giving external signs of the maturity of their con-cealed seeds. Thus the cones of the Pines. Spruces. Firs. Larches, letin No. 29, Div. of Forestiy, U. S. Dept. of Agr,V Plate. ;*:X*t;^^ Fig. 1.—Honey Locust seed pods thrown by wind, showing opportunity for SECURING seeds EASILY IN MILD CLIMATE. DECEMBER. MARYLAND.
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