SMS Caroliniana) or Mock Orange, the Crepe Myrtle {Lagerstroemia 

 indica), and the Catalpa (Catalpa catalpa) might be used to great 

 advantage. Several species of linden are native and are recom- 

 mended by the North Carolina Geologic and Economic Survey as 

 "among our most desirable shade trees." The other three trees, 

 while too small for consecutive, are desirable for mixed planting, 

 the Crepe Myrtle and Catalpa being conspicuous for the beauty of 

 their blossoms, and the Cherrylaurel for its most perfect evergreen 

 foliage. The China Tree is generally considered undesirable along 

 streets because of its berries, andt he Catalpa is sometimes thought 

 objectionable by reason of the untidiness of its blossoms as they 

 fall. However this may be, an effort should most certainly be 

 made to introduce some variety among the trees of the city. The 

 endless monotony of elm, poplar, poplar, elm can easily be rem- 

 edied as the poplars die out. Continual planting of one species 

 is not advisable. Occasional streets arched with elms or oaks or 

 hackberries may be beautiful but whole sections of elms, oaks, 

 or hackberries become tiresome. There is plenty of material 

 for choice. 



Map. The statistical results of the tree census have been re- 

 corded on a large blue-print map, colors and symbols being used 

 to designate the different species of trees registered by the survey. 

 Every tree in the city south of Hampton Park has been indicated on 

 this map. Many streets, unfortunately, show no trees. The general 

 impression given by the color symbols is elms, elms, and poplars. 

 The oaks of upper Rutledge Avenue make a good showing. 

 Other trees are quite inconspicuous. The map, however, does 

 not show the most serious conditions affecting the street trees. 



Condition of the City 's Trees 



A study of the survey reports, tree by tree, substantiated by 

 extensive survey of the trees themselves, reveals an appalling con- 

 dition. "Let Uveas may" seems to have been the watchword in 

 the past. 



Pruning. Fully ninty-five per cent of the large trees are in need 



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