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metrical ; its great limbs are shaped as if by the hands of an artist, and 

 under its shade several generations have sheltered themselves from the 

 heat or have taken refuge in storm. 



Nearly a century ago Col. W. H. Jackson, son of Gov. James Jack- 

 son and father of Chief Justice Jackson, of the Georgia Supreme Court, 

 went to the court house in this city and placed a deed on record, in 

 which he said : 



" For and in consideration of the deep love and veneration I have 

 for the oak tree {giving location) and a great desire that the said tree be 

 protected for all time, I convey the said oak tree entire possession of 

 itself, together with eight feet of ground on all sides." 



Col. Jackson loved the tree. He had watched its growth from its 

 childhood, and when he saw it standing in its magnificent proportions 

 it pained him to think that after his death it might fall into the hands 

 of those who would destroy it. 



The land around the tree has been sold several times, fashionable 

 and costly homes have been built close to the tree, but the wishes of Col. 

 Jackson as expressed in the deed have been sacredly carried out. 



This is perhaps the only tree in the world which holds a deed to 

 itself. — American Gardening. 



The Wild Flower Preservation 



Society 



Below will be found the reports of the Secretary and of the Treas- 

 urer of the Society for the period from the date of organization, April 

 23, to November 1, 1902. It should be noted that the balance of $148.93 

 from the Secretary's statement is included in the receipts of the Treas- 

 urer's ofl&ce, and is not separately itemized. The actual balance in the 

 treasury, accordingly, on November 1, was $83.79. It has been neces- 

 sary to make temporary drafts upon the life membership fund in order 

 to pay the large preliminary printing bills, but during the coming sea- 

 son repayment will be made from the current funds. 



Report of the Secretary for the year ending Nov. 1, 1902 : 



RECEIPTS. 



To membership dues $100 00 



To fellowship fees 125 00 



$225.00 



