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Can yau make prompt shipment of 3,300 3-1nch t lB-inch ,
Black Locust tree seedlings as price a” '“.;O «3 5
thousand? 3
We want to plant the Black LocusJ *J 1;trol the osion
of soil at Price, Kentucky, vh - we hav dame a v ge
amount of grade work for min acks, e .
If you can make shfiment, plea adv . when the seedlings
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at the rate of about U 0 re ‘undred a day.
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Please deise if Hall's honeysuckle is now
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Also sflvise your recommendation for fast growing
veretation for control of hillside erosion. the
surface having been generally digturbed in con-
struction of roadways, mine ulants. etc. . g
Very truly yours. - '
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Buildings and Grounds
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Mr. Louis E. Hillenmeyer ~ /
Hillenmeyer Nurseries
Lexington, Kentucky
Dear Mr. Tillenmeyer:
In the early spring of l9h8, at my suggestion, Mrs. J. B. «
Fields, a neighbor, purchased from you a small hemlock
evergreen, which we planted. This tree proceeded to
shed its needles, and did die.
We wrote you our difficulty, and you suggested that you
would send a replacement tree, which you did the latter
part of October, lghfl. This latter tree I personally
assisted in planting.
I pass by each day, to and from home, and, therefore,
~ watched closely to see whether or not this tree was going
to grow. As the winter coma on, I noticed the tree began
to shed its needles until at this writing it very defi- _
nitely is dead.
I am at s loss to know why unless it is due to the fact
that the tree was about ten days in arriving here. It
' was shipped by truck transportation, and could have been
held at a storage transfer point, possibly overnight; it
might even have be;n near steam pipes. In any event, is
it possible that the roots ”ere so thoroughly dried by
the time we planted it that there was no chance for it
to grow? ’
It is very disappointing, especially since you were kind
enough to send s replacement.
We would appreciate any suggestion you might offer.
I recall n similar disappointment with the large hemlocks
, which we purchased from you several years ago for plant-
ing along an area below our playground. In that case,
‘ it seemed that the trees were actually planted in e loca-
tion below the water table. This, however, does not, in
my opinion, appear to be the trouble in the instance of
this small tree, purchased by Mrs. Fields. '
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March 18, l9h9
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In your reply to this inquiry, kindly advise me the price
of two or three 8- to lOafoot Chinese Elm trees; also is
it still oarly enough to plant them?
With personal regards, I am ,
Yours vary truly,
Superintendent -
Buildings and Grounds
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Mr. H. B, Nevland ’V'
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Frankfort, Kentucky , 233
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I am attaching hereto copy of our order; a o I
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seedlings. ‘
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INLAND STEEL COMPANY, INC.
WHEELWRIGHT, KENTUCKY
ATTENTION: MR. LELAND S. BECKER
DEAR MR. BECKER:
A FEW DAYS AGO WE PROMISED TO GIVE YOU A DEFINITE PRICE
ON HALL’S HONEYSUCKLE.
NE HAVE HEARD FROM A WHOLESALE SOURCE OF SUPPLY IN TENN—
ESSEE AND HE Now OFFERS US PLANTS wHICH WE CAN QUOTE AT
$8.00 pan IOO.
HE STATES. wHILE THESE ARE NOT NURSERY GROWN, THEY ARE
NICE CLUMPS AND SHOULD PROOVE EQUALLY SATISFACTORY IN
ANY PLANTING CONTEMPLATED.
SHOULD YOU SE INTERESTED IN THEM, THINK IT WOULD BE WISE
To ORDER RROMRTLY AS HONESUCKLE SEEMS TO BE A LITTLE
SCARCE AND IT Is GETTING TIME THAT THEY SHOULD BE PLANTED.
TRUSTINC YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE, WITH KINDEST
RECARDS, WE ARE
SIN LY YOURS.
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FLALTING INFORMATION
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Locust, Block - Grows throughout State in all types of soil cxcept.swdnps and hard-
EEETT-TjidzlETpluntud to conirol erosion and rebuild Morn-out soil. Its extremely
durable wood is used for funcs posts, mine timbers, etc. For erosion control,
plant 4 x 4 fcot apart, or closcr; for production of posts, plant 6 x 6 foot
apart. GTOWS rapidly on good soils having a limestone base or composition.
NQPlé, Hard (Sugar Tree) - Conmon throughout Kentucky whcrc it is often called
sugar trcc. USwd in {IE manufacture of flooring, furniture, shoe-lasts, and a
great variety of novelties. Known commercially ns hard manic. Plant 6 X‘C fcet
apart. I ,
Oak, Red - Grows throughout thu State; pr Jars rich, moirt, (not swampy) soils.
flbod uscd for cooperage, inter or finish, construction, furniture, and cross—ties.
Fairly rapid grorsr. Plant W x 3 foot apart. .
Uak, "hits - Grows throughout Kcntucky and on a varicty.of soils; provides one of
most useful and valuuole woods. Uses: shipbuilding, furniture, tight cooperage,
flooring, wagons, intcrior finish,'iuplemcnts. ilunt 6 2 6 ic*t apart.
Fine, Loblolly - Introduc d to Kontucky.from souinprn states; grows rapidly in acid
sOIlS. flood is used for lumtor for general construction, intcrior and exterior
finish, and for paper pulp, polcs, ani fuel. Plant G x 6 fast apart. ,Sone loblolly
pine plantations in Kentucky su:fered dinaac by froczin; during thy extremely se—
vere wintcrs of 1955-36 and 1939—40. However, thoso [lantations which werc pro—
tected from north winds by adjacent wooilanus'or othcl windbrcaks suffered little
damage. This tree can no planted on soils too poor to grow locust. -
Fine, Fitch - Grows on dry ridgcs und slopes and in cold swamps unu bottoms in the~
mountains and outlying hilly rogions. Occurs mixed with hardwoods or other pine.
Common in eastern Kentucky. Uses: penurul construction, also used as fuel and
pulpwood. The tree grows on very poor soil and has sprouting ability when young.
flant G x 6 feet apart. .
Pine, Scrub - Widely distributed find common ovor the castcrn and central parts of
the State:_ Often occurs in pure stands and is very pursistcnt in gullying and dry
fields. Slow growth. Wood is very knotty, light and soft Iut fairly durable in
contact w ith the soil. Uscs: paper pulp, fircwood, posts, wolus and piling.
Good for erosion control on soils too poor to grow locust. Plant 4 X 4 feet for
erosion control and 8 x 6 fc;t apart for timber prodiction.
Pinc, shortlcaf - Native to castcrn Kentucky. Grows on poor soil on dry ridges
and slopes, oftcn mixcd with pitch pinc. Wood is supurior to pitch pine, and is
used for intcrior and cxturior finish, :cncral construction, paper pulp, cxclsior,
cooperage, mine progs, ctc. On acii soils whoro top soil is none, this species
may be used instead of black locust to control erosion. Plant 4 X 4 feet apart
for erosion control or 6 x 6 feet for timror production. fairly rapid growth.

 PLANTIJG lNFORLATlQT (Cont’d)
Pine, White - Occurs naturally throughout mountainous lands of eastern Kentucky; ‘
will grow on high, dry, sandy and rocky ridges and slopes, but prefers cooler and
more moist situations. Growth is rapid. "bod is much in demand for construction
purposes, interior trim, box boards, matches, wood carving and pattern making,
and many other products. Plant 6 x 6 feat apart.
*klnut, Black - Is one of our most valuable trees. Requires fertile soil, moist
Eat well drained. Should not be slanted on badly eroded or worn-out land. It is
a rapid grower under wood conditions. Highly prizad for veneer, furniture and
cabinet work, gun—stocks, airplane propellers, etc. Its delicious nuts are Widely
used in cakes, candies, and other confections: Seedlings should be planted 8 x 8
feet apart. ,
. PUWHNGAMJQ&EOFTMES '
General — In setting out scedlin s, the planting holes may be dug with a spade or
grub hoe. Thcy should be large enoufn to accommodate the roots of the seedling,
without bending or crowding. If plantud.on level or gently sloping groUnd, the
trees may be set in furrovs plowed with the contour o: the land. Plow the fur-
rows six or‘eignt‘fe t apart, and set the trees six or eight feet apart in the fur-
rows, depending on tho desired spacing. Plow deep furrows so the roots of the
, seedling may be covered sufficiently. Seedlings should be co erod about one—half
inch above tau collar (ground ling) and the soil pressed down firmly around them.
Extreme care should so taken to prevent the roots from drying out while
, planting, especially with pine SCUdllDLS. Keep the roots immersed in muddy water
or coyorcd with net burlap, moss,.or leaves.
. Cultivation durin: the first two growing Seasons will greatly’help the
plantation. Grazing animals and fire should be kept out at all times.
The Black Walnut seed (nuts) shown on the price list will be available
in the spring only, about March 1. They will be stratified during-the.winter and,
when shipped, will be ready for planting, and must be planted immediately upon
receipt. Do not allow them to dry out. Plant the nuts where you Tani the tree to
grow. With a hoe or mattock, strip thi sod from an area at least 15 inches square,
and dig a hole in the C ntsr t.o to four inchts deep. Plant one or two nuts in the
. hole, fill and trwnp down the dirt. The nuts should germinuta within two to three
, weeks after sowing.
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”W W PLANT 5. R e D! a c e a small ”'4 .”7 t: z . i. : wt 2,3,1! it? *5; x 4;
amount of to soil around ’4 a4 iii-iii? «in {AW s 4% 44,434 .
1. As soon as trees are th dp . X, 7 " 1»! 434%” ififiu kflisgti‘r ‘4‘!»
received from nursery, e roots on DOCk fight ‘ 2 «A? , ,x ”‘ ”£154; Mfiw’44L,‘ "V"- 45%»? 1‘ '9"
open bundles and heel the \1 *1/ M The” PUSh m the remam— //, H4 :3 ' 1ft ,wi’ifi? -. ,5, ‘i j 1 -_
tree in t h \ MW 2“ in loose soil ’ . ’,L " ” M ,, it??? * i i" we 5‘1 "
S h 0 renc deep ‘ WW 7, V“ 9 7 4H“ , $1 fif’vsfi, 4 V :22": ."Wfltwflft, \g .t
enoug to cover the roots. ‘ in}: MN/fi \ , ,1;? 1,.,“; ‘44,?ng .1, ,1 , affix V" ,
If soil is dry, water the a,“ W ' ‘ ‘9 , W “3% figgg‘é
trees. -’<<<\\ ’. , ‘ WHEN TO PLANT "m “..‘,“ , . L -«~br‘j,“‘-{;&_
D0"? let ”18 r00B Tree seedlings are available at the state nursery ”’“ ’ ' ‘“ ' " ' " ‘
99" d'Y- in October, November, March, and April. They
should be planted during these months when soil
w ‘\1 Q, 2 Transport the trees conditions are favorable. Don’t plant when the
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if.“ / mg enough moist din to an tmg orest rees
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‘ trol ull erosion, when 2 to 3 feet is better 5 acin .
,, l l 4 LL Don’t let the roots _ g y _ , p g Bv W. 111/mum:
..r get dry Six—foot spacmg reqwres 1200 trees per acre Do
not check row.
For—
3. Carry trees along
PROTECTION -
planting row wrapped in Stir“ Gully ErOSIon Control
a wet burlap bag or in a , ’ ‘ 1 Unless trees are protectedtrom fire and livestock, Posts and Timber
bucket containing water / N the time and effort spent in planting them will be
k H" e o u I . - .
and dirt. =3? iv,” 3‘ at? wasted. If a fence is required, it should be buult BU'ldmg Up Worn SOII
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Don't let the roots at 1 before the trees are planted. Thickening Old Wood S’ronds
get dry. ll
WHERE TO GET TREES
4. With mattock or grub Get from your county agent the order forms and
hoe dihg 0 hfle “3:99! any additional information you may need in refer— Leaflet 101
" enoug to O OW Ul‘ ence to planting work.
spread Of FOOtS. Place the UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
”MT/\ tree in the hole at the:
’44 \fl some depth it stood in the 7 7 7 WW? 7 ‘ College of Agriculture and Home Economics
' , 7' Cooperative Extension Work in Agriculture and Home Economics: 001- , , _ , _
- nursery. lege of Agriculture and Home Economics, University of Kentucky, and Agncultural Extenswn DIVISIOn
‘ the United States Department of Agriculture, cooperating. Thomas P.
; Don’t let the roots SSOIIJSE'QPINMW‘ Issued in furtherance of the Acts of May 8 and June Thomas P. Cooper. Dean and Director
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‘ get dry. 15M' '7-46 Lexington. Kentucky January. 1946

 PLANTING CONDITIONS AND DIRECTIONS KIND OF TREE TO USE
For Gully Erosion Control where topsoil is gone and subsoil is exposed 3
3. Construct one or more temporary, well-tieddown check dams of either brush rock, mill
slabs, fence wire, or some such material, across and at right angles to gully.
2. Break down ridges between gullies to a m >re even slope. Black locust is the most generally satisfactory
3. Spread ground limestone, 2 tons per acre over area to be planted 3 forest tree for gully erosion control in Ken-
4. Plant the trees. Directions for planting: 3 tucky. It is a legume with branching, inter—
(a) Place I tablespoonful of phosphate in each planting hole. 3 lacing roots, and it favors heavy growth of
. 3 .
(b) Don't try to keep straight rows or a set spocmg of trees. * grass beneath it
(c) Space the trees 2to3 feet apart. If necessary, the trees Can be thinned after erosion is 3
checked ‘
; Black locust, if limestone and phosphate are
For Posts and Timber, where there are no gullies, but erosion is severe and no 3 OPPlled *0 ”‘9 Glee 05 above“
fOpSOll IS remaining. 3 Loblolly pine or Shortleaf pine if no limestone -
Plant trees 6 feet apart. and phosphate are applied to the are?
For Posts and Timber, where erosion is moderate, some topsoil is remaining and the ‘ BIOCk locust
subsoil is mellow. .; Loblolly pine
Plant trees 6 feet apart 3 Shortleaf pine
3 White oak
3 Red oak
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For Thickening Understory of Old Woods Stand run-down because of fire 3 Ell/3""? °5l‘
or grazing by livestock 3 “k “”3“”
_ Yellow poplar
Plant treesé feet apart, taking trees now on area into consideration. About 500 trees per acre 3 Where there are large park like openings in
Will be needed d
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3 Loblolly pine
‘ Shortleaf pine
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Further suggestions:
3 Don’t use limestone or phosphate when plant» Where there are no gullies, plow furrows made Slope. Avoiding such straight lines helps to
mg pine trees, 6 feet apart, running with the contour of the prevent washing between rows,
Hardwood trees (locust, oak, and so on) should planting site serve 03 excellent planting rows 3f spot planting is used and there is a heavy
not be planted in a mixture with pine. Such Deepen GOCh planting spot With 0 digging YOOl sod or broom sedge cover on the ground, the
species of trees can be grown on the some ifsoil is hard. sad or broom sedge should be scalped off an
area but should be planted in separate plan- - area 8 to 10 inches square before digging the
tation blocks. Don’t set trees in a straight line running up a planting hole.

 COOPERATIVE EXTENSION WORK
' ' I IN
AGRICULTURE AND HOM E ECONOMICS
STATE OF KENTUCKY
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND OFFICE: :xrznmzn‘r STATION BUILDING min-Ion DIVIIION
HOME ECONOMICS AND UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,COOPERATING LEXINGTON 29 KY.
March 26, 1949

Hr.Edwin R. Price

Inland Steel Corp

Wheelright, Kentucky

Dear Mr. Price:

I am enclosing with this a bulletin on Kudzu which
gives in detail the planting methods used in establishing the .
crop. As I suggested, the crowns can be planted 3 feet apart
in rows 20 feet from each other. If you prefer a little closer
covering you might plant the rows a little closer than this.

Viva hundred plants per acre are usually considered enou;h, how-
ever, I notice this bulletin recommends approximately 1000 plants
per acre. I would sug;est that the fertilizer not be mixed with
the soil that comes in direct contact with the Kudzu roots. It is
better to have the fertilizer in a small hole just above the Kudzu
plant so that the fertilizer will leach down to the roots. The
plants will need scum care during the year, such as hoeing around
them to conserve the water and to prevent competition from weeds.
/

The plants may be bought fro: Mr. J. E. Escoe, Camp Hill, ¢//)(/
Alabama, or from E. E. Lambert a SonS, Darlington, Alabama. The
cost has been running from $12 to olG per 1000. They should be set
as soon as possible now.

Where a temporary sod is to be established on the newly
worked ground I would recommend Korean lespedeza. This also should
be Sewn as soon as possible. The seed is cheap and plentiful. It
can be boujht at almost any seed store and I am sure you can -et it
from W. R. Spahr & Son, Winchester, Kentucky, The Lexington Seed Co.,
Lex ngton, Kentucky, J. Chas. McCullough Seed Co., Cincinnati, Ohio,
or the Ross Seed Company, Louisville, Kentuczy.

I suggest that the land on which Korean lespedeza is seeded
be fertilized with a high phosphate fertilizer — such as a 20r suner-
phosphate or a 4-12-8 - at the rate of 200 to 500 pounds per acre, and
that the lespedeza seed be inoculated. The innoculation can be bought
from the same source from which the seed is obtained.

I think you would be interested in using some Lespedeza Bi-
color, especially near the buildings or in small areas where the ex—
tensive growth of the Kudzu mjjht be in the way. This plant grows on
very thin soil and grows to a height of 5 to 6 feet. It makes a beauti-
ful bloom in the late summwr and furnishes a lot of seed for bird food

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during the winter. It is a perennial but the leaves drop off making a
good mulch to conserve the land. You may be able to {at some of these
plants from Mr. Earl welLace, Division of Game and Fish, Department of
Conservation, Frankfort, Kentucky, and some arranrement may be made
with him to obtain these plants at no coat or at least for a low price
where they are used in connection with the conservation of wildlife.

There are other plants that would be useful in your work but,
at the last season, I think it would be best to concentrate on those I
have mentioned above.

I will send you further literature and also try to visit your
place during the next few months to discuss a long-time permanent con-
servation program on your properties.

I certainly enjoyed my visit with you and wish you success
in your plantings.

Yougs very trle,
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