



Improper trimming 

 ruined this tree 



Trimming, correctly done, is good for trees, good for 

 their appearance and good for their health — in fact, neces- 

 sary for most trees. 



But — incorrectly done, it is positively dangermis. yes 

 ruinous. 



Tiie fine old tree in the picture ahovc was "trimmed" hy 

 somebody who liad little or no concei>tion of the scientific 

 requirements of the work. 



Fungus spores entered the unprotected wounds left on 

 the tree and decay set in, rapidly disintcgrat-ng the inter- 

 nal cell structure of several of the largest branches unti 

 nothing hut weak shells remained. 



Tht-n the inevitalile happened! — a severe storm blew up 

 weakened Iiranches Rave way. and the tree was ruined. 



No matter what the condition of your trees may be^whether they 

 need merely a little scientific trimming or whether they require thor- 

 ouKh treatment for decay and disease — it is dangerous to entrust 

 them to anythinR less than tree surgery of proved worth. Remem- 

 f)er, also, that little troubles with trees soon grow into big ones. 



The proved Tree Surgery 



Davey Tree Surgery is proved Tree Surgery; it saves trees with- 

 out guessing or experiment. 



Proved hy time — by a record of successful performances spanning 

 a generation. 



Proved by the U. S. Gox'crnment, which after official investigation, 

 endorsed Davey Tree Surgery as the only Tree Surgery good enough 

 for the trees on the Capitol grounds and elsewhere. 



Proved hy the success of the Davey concern as an institution, 

 which is today doing a volume of business thirty times greater 

 than the volume of a decade ago. 



Proved — and proved best — by Davey clients. Hundreds of estate 

 owners between Kansas City and Boston — prominent men and women 

 whose recommendation you can accept witii complete confidence-- 

 enthusiastically endorse Davey Tree Surgery. 



Write today for FREE examination of your trees 



— and booklet "When Vour Trees Nteii tlie Tree Surgeon." What 

 is the real condition of your trees? Without cost or obligation to you, 

 a Davey Tree Surgeon will visit your place, and render an honest 

 verdict regarding their condition and needs. Write today. 



THREE TYPICAL LETTERS FROM HUNDREDS WRITTEN BY 

 SATISFIED DAVEY CLIENTS 



From J. B. Pierce, 

 American Radiator Co., Boston, Mass. 



"I wish to express my entire satisfaction with the work performed 

 hy your man." 



From A. G. Reeves, 

 The Reeve Bros. Co., Alliance, Ohio. 



"I am very much pleased zt'ith the expert manner in which your 

 men ha^'e handled the trees on my farm. Should they require any 

 further attention, you can rest assured you trill be called upon." 



From Mr. R. Alger, 

 Vice-President Winnesheih County State Bank, Decorah, Iowa. 



"The men who handled my zuork uerc very courteous and good 

 workers. It is certainly gratifying to sec people who understand 

 their business and are zmlliug to work, operate on a job of this 

 kind." 



THE DAVEY TREE EXPERT CO., Inc., 1808 Elm St., Kent, Ohio 



(Operating the Davey Inntitute of Tree Surgery) 



Branch Offices with telephone connections: 

 Land Title BliJg., Philadelphia 



225 Fifth Avenue, New York 

 2017 Land Title Bldg., Philadelphia 450 McCormick BIdg., Chicago 



Permanent representatives located at Boston. Newport, Lenox, Hartford, Stamford, Albany, Poughkeepsie, White Plains. 

 Jamaica, L. I., Newark, N. J., Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Baltimore, Washington, Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Detroit, 

 Cincinnati, Louisville, Chicago, Milwaukee, Minneapolis. St. Louis, Kansas City. 

 Canadian Address: 22 Victoria Square, .Mcnitreal, 



Davey Tree Surgeons 



FOR SAFE TREE SURGERY 



F.very real Davey tree Surgeon is in rh, 



npl,}y of thr Da', ey Tree lixpert Company, and the public is cautioned 

 ^/ Ihosr l<ilM-iy nprcscnting themselves. 



