Comparison of Ontario (Kapuskasing) left and NB spruce (right). Provenance, black spruce, 2+0.

Side view of seedlings in bed. Black spruce, 2+0, seedbeds.

Comparison of two NB sources; left local Juniper source, right seed from Sussex, NB. White spruce, 1+0, provenance.

Lifting and packing in the field as one operation. Black spruce, 2+2, lifting and packing.

Concurrent operations in the same field to achieve maximum production. Black spruce, 2+2, lifting, plowing and transplanting at same time.

Paperpot seeding line, the first in Canada. Container equipment, seeding.

Close-up of the seeding roller to show vacuum holes which hold the seeds. Container equipment, seeding roller.

Transplanted paperpot seedlings, sown April '71, transplanted Aug '71 photo June '72; n.b. healthy vigorous condition. Black spruce, 1+1, transplants.

Paperpot seedlings sown April '71, transplanted Aug '71, photo June '72 for comparison n.b. seedling with pot still on roots. Black spruce, 1+1, transplant stock.

Paperpot seedling, sown April '71, transplanted Aug '71, photo June '72 n.b. root development. Black spruce, 1+1, transplant stock.