J. J. Thomas, W. Union Springs. Anthony Lamb, Same levl as adja W.N. Syracuse. cnt lnds. Clay I'm E. A. Powell, do W.N. Closely planted ap ple orchard on the west. Natural forest on W. and S. W. Norway spruce hedge, kept cut back to 10 or 12 ft. Natural forest. Farm buildings on north. Double row of Nor. Trees become more firmly rooted, and are more upright. Fewer windfalls. Less liability to damage "The result, I think, has been beneficial "Apples and pears so protected rarely "Trees will blossom full this spring; in Trees near the windbreak less injured by Much less injury to nursery stock from way spruce on west-cold winter winds. Nursery stock, Norway spruce. grass and grain. Nursery stock, Norway spruce. also gen'l crops. Apples, Elms, maples and Norway spruce. Lombardy poplars Protects nursery stock from effects of cold. "Saves a large amount of fruit from being Keeps fruit from blowing off, and prevents S. D. Redman, SW. About 10 miles Apples and So. L. Ont. pears. Natural forest on Level. W.SW. Newfane, Gravelly loam. Very near L. Quince. loam. Natural forest Peaches and Natural forest. Norway spruce "Apples next the woods are poor color and very wormy." "Have not been able to detect any hedge on E. W. and difference in trees or fruit from those not so protected." N. Natural forest on Natural forest on Next the windbreak, trees less thrifty and apples fall more and earlier. "The more windbreaks, rail fences, brush and other matter, the more insects." "The trees along the woods for several on "It has been very noticeable that the "The best results in both apples and Have noticed some times that grapes do "I find that for peaches it is the best to have no protection." |