The Chronicle. PUBLISHED DAILY LEVIN. MONDAY. AUGUST 5. 1912. PLANTING SANDY LANDS WITH TREES.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 5 August 1912, Page 2

The Chronicle. PUBLISHED DAILY LEVIN. MONDAY. AUGUST 5. 1912. PLANTING SANDY LANDS WITH TREES.

Tine great importance to this district of a proper scheme for reclaiming the sand dunes and other waste areas along the coast was touched upon in our leading article of Saturday last. Supplimentary to the information given therein regarding sand dunes and their reclamation, we publish to-day the text of a loiter, and, list of suitable trees for cultivation on such areas, written and compiled by Mr H. A. Gondii 1 , Suiwrintending Nurseryman for the Nofth Island. Mr Ooudie, who is attached to the State Forestry Branch of the Agricultural Department, has 1)0011 in communication with Mr W. H. Feild on this subject, and it is to Mr Field that the letter and list are addressed. Mr Houldie n'ritos as follows :•—

"W. TT. Field. Esq., Wellington. "Dear sir.--T enclose herewith a list of trees suitable for planting on your place. All are trees which produce timWs of commercial value, all hough cuprwsus macrocarpa and pinnrti muricata are. strictly speaking, valuable as shelter only. T would advice starting on the foro duno with three or four rows of eupressus macrocarpa planted alternately opposite in rows, and about 2ft, Hin apart each way. These of course will not develop into large specimens, but will simply act as shelter for the more valuable species panted inside. Behind the eupressus macrocarpa T would have at least two chains planted with pinus insignis, four feet apart each wav and a 1 tenia lely opposite. Behind this belt T have not- the least doubt you will be able to grow many of the more valuable trees. T have posted to Mr Watson, at Waikanae. a parcel containing some trees and also a few specimen branches of acacis. T would b<-' much obliged if vou will plant the trees in sand, and let me know next year how they succeed. T will be glad at any time to assist vou in your treeplanting work. Yours, etc., TT. A. Rourlie. Superintending Nurseryman. North Tsland."

Tn the list which follows the botanical name is given first, then the common name, next the habitat, and then the height in feet. Notes as to the best uses of the respective timbers follow in each case, and finally come Mr Goodie's remarks a.s to the nature and characteristics of each tree.

Acacia, blackwood. Tas. Victoria ■Wrt to 100 ft. furniture, billiard tables. Hardy treo, spreads by suckers; good shelter.

glutinosa, common aider, hnrope; 75ft. Bmall articles, cigar boxes. Hardy tree, should oo planted in damp holloas. (I) Cupressus Lawsoniana., Lawson's cvpmss, California, 100 ft fco loOft. Cabinet making and general building. Hardy -tree, good shelter. Cupressus macrooarpa, monteroy, California. 40ft to 70ft. Timber durable. Hardy tree, splendid shelter and withstands salt spray. Eucalyptus globulus, blue gum Tasmania, Victoria, 300 ft, Strong timber. Quick growing Australian gums; timber useful for fuel strong frames, etc. Those marked X are two of the most durable of the world's timbers. Eucalyptus coriacea, white gum Tasmania, Victoria, 100 ft. Strong timber. Eucalyptus sieberiana, mountain ash, Tasmania, Victoria, 150 ft. Strong; timber. Eucalyptus marginata, jarrah, West Australia, 150 ft. Extremely durable. ! (X) Eucalyptus gomphooephnla, 1

Stuart, West Australia, 150 ft. Extremely durable. Pimm iusiguis, monterey pine, California, 100 ft. Farm buildings. Splendid shelter; timber probably of use for packing cases. Pinus Laricio, Corsica n pine, South Europe, 150 ft. General building. One of the best of Kuropean timbers; durable. Pinus muricata, prickly cone, California. !oft. Shelter. Good only for shelter; not profit-able as a timber crop. (X) Pinus niurravana, lodge-pole cone. Oregon and California, 80ft to 100 ft. General building. (X) Pinus palustris, long-leaf cone, Kantem United States. I.ooft. General building. These are the besl of the American pines. (X) Pinus tacdn, loblolly. Eastern United States. 100 ft. General building. All are fairly durable timbers. (X) Pinus slrobus. white cone. Eastern United States and Canada. 100 ft. General building and joinery . (X) Pinus pondcrosa, heavy cone. United States, MOOft. General building. (1) Picea sitchensiV, sitka spruce, United States and Canada. 200 ft. General building. Sometimes reaches New Zealand as Oregon pine. CI.) Picea- exvelsa, Norway spruce. North Kuro|X\ loOl't. Genera! building. Good shelter. (1) Pseudo-tsuga, Douglasii, Douglas fir, California. <>lc., 300 ft. (General building. Sometimes called Oregon pine; very valuable. (X) Thuja plienta. white cedar. California, etc.. loOl't (o 200 ft. General 'building and joinery. A valuable timber tree. (X) Sequoia gigantea, big tree. California. .'3ooft. Genera! building. Quick growing useful tree. (X) Sequoia semperviivns. Hodwood, California, '200 ft i.i -300 ft. General building. Quick growing, useful tree: timber useful fur window sashes, eie. (X) Mr Goudie notes that those trees marked X are well worthy of being experimented with, but be [cannot with certainty say that they ; will thrive in sand. CI) Select moist hollows for those.

A HKAITIKYJNG .SOCIETY .('Oil LEVIN. A Hiui'TrKViNc: Soceitv for Levin is to bo formed next week. If i.s fulfil its proper objects it will help very materially to improve* tin- financial prospects of Levin, while adding to its out-of-door attractions. Levin, by Mason of its closeness to Wellington. its natural jittradiveness, and its salubrious climate, should be the residential abode of retired and se mi-retired business men who vol: still retain interests in the capital city. It was a recognition of this potential aid to Levin's advancement, that moved Mr X. Kirkcaldie, some two years ago. to offer prizes for the best kepi. gardens and house grounds in Queen street. Levin. Tito good worlc Fostered in this manner is going on to-day, but- there lV need for greater developments, and it i.s in the hope of forwarding this end that a number of enthusiasts are

launching the ii;in|U,> of the Beautifying Society iipim (lie sea of public opinion --aml favour, let us lutpc. y\v p. "\v. Goldsmith, who originated the local proposal, lias been at trouble to secure dot-ails of management. and objects from kind rod societies in other parts of Xow Zealand. Amount tlie information now in bis possession is the constitution of Ilio Nelson Heaulifying Society- a vigorous body possessing a large membership - and tlie rules ni the Wanganui Scenery Preservation and Beautifying Society. This latter body hat< a most catholic purview, and perhaps it would lie inadvisable to adopt ari.v proposals so comprehensive in the early si apes of the Levin Society, but as a. guide and help tlie information secured by Mr. Goldsmith is sure to prowacceptable. A mooting of Levin citizens is convened for to-morrow evening, in the Borough Council Chambers, by the President of the Levin Horticultural Society fMr •Tamets Prouse). and at this the proposed objects and aims of the society will he described and debated. hen Fowmed, the .society is to he entirely distinct from any other hnd.v: it lias its genesis through the fieri icultural Society merely hecause certain members of that Roeioty are i?iterostod in the public matter of 7>nblic gai'dens and shrubberies and kindred subjects.