Wednesday, January 1, 2003

Order tree seedlings for winter planting

The Georgia Forestry Commission continues to accept orders for seedlings to be planted this fall and winter. Seedling application forms are available at all Georgia Forestry Commission offices. Interested persons need to place their orders early so they can be assured of the seedlings they want and will need. Several varieties are offered this year and many will sell out quickly.

Seedlings are sold barefoot. Pine species come in packages of 50, 500 and 1,000. Available pine species include Improved Loblolly, Longeleaf, and Virginia Pine.

Hardwood species come in packages of 50, 100, 250, 500 and 1,000. Included are Bald Cypress, Crepe Myrtle, Dogwood, Red Cedar, Lespedeza, Cherrybark Oak, Northern Red Oak, Sawtooth Oak, Swamp Chestnut Oak, Water Oak, and White Oak.

Also available is a package of 10 select Dogwood seedlings (24-36 inches high). The Wildlife Pack includes 10 Sawtooth Oak, 10 Persimmon, 10 Crabapple, and 50 Lespedeza seedlings.

Call or visit your county's Georgia Forestry Commission office today, or phone 770-227-5522 or 770-358-1459.

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