Tree Nursery announces 1979 supply and applications start week of May 29
The nursery closes 1978 packing and shipping and will accept 1979 applications during the week of May 29. Estimated 1979 supply is 6.8 million, up 400000 from 1978. Species listed include deciduous Amer Elm, Green Ash, Manitoba Maple, Poplar in short supply, Willow adequate, Amur Maple limited, Buffaloberry very limited, Caragana adequate, Chokecherry limited, and various spruces and pines with some shortages. Evergreens capped at 500 per applicant. Siberian Elm noted for shelter belts in drier southern Saskatchewan areas. not for fields, roadside belts, or near gardens. Willow favored in Manitoba and northern Saskatchewan.