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elms, and oaks. "We have been called 'cranks,' Mr. Garfield, Mr. 

 Tkacy, and myself, for advocating these things." 



Mr. J. F. Whitmire: Trees along the fences sap the fertility from the 

 soil which is needed for the crops. Mr. Beal or others should show that 

 the trees are of value in protecting the crops. Until this can be done, 

 there is no hope for wayside trees. 



Dr. Beal admitted that the crops close by would not grow so well, but ' 

 they grow better elsewhere because the trees are windbreaks. "But I 

 greatly prefer groups and thickets, with open spaces between, rather than 

 trees in rows." 



Mr. Wiley: These men (Garfield, Tracy, and Beal) have not 

 worked in vain, for they have helped create a sentiment which is 

 increasing and is destined to do much good. The sentiment is constantly 

 growing. 



Mr. Tracy: The matter of loss of ground by wayside trees is often a 

 serious affair, but there are many spots where crops can not be produced, 

 such as knolls, "pockets," etc., and such should be used for the growing of 

 trees. 



Mrs. Goodrich; Without such groups or other planting of trees, the 

 cattle in the fields often suffer from exposure to hot sun and to storms. 

 They should be supplied, if for no other reason than this. 



Dr. Beal: And yet I know of a farmer who cut down all his trees 

 solely for that reason — the cattle, he said, would better be off feeding than 

 loafing under the trees. (Laughter.) 



