Seed extraction. Left— Heating radiata pine cones in iron trays in an oven made from an old square iron tank. The tank is on its side with a fire underneath; 2in. to 3in. of sand is spread over the floor to regulate the heat. Right-Tree seed spread on a canvas sheet in the sun after wetting to remove wings. The seed is stirred occasionally with a rake.
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New Zealand Journal of Agriculture, Volume 91, Issue 6, 15 December 1955, Page 557
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67Seed extraction. Left—Heating radiata pine cones in iron trays in an oven made from an old square iron tank. The tank is on its side with a fire underneath; 2in. to 3in. of sand is spread over the floor to regulate the heat. Right-Tree seed spread on a canvas sheet in the sun after wetting to remove wings. The seed is stirred occasionally with a rake. New Zealand Journal of Agriculture, Volume 91, Issue 6, 15 December 1955, Page 557
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