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The beauty of a picture is enhanced by its proper framing, a gem' by 

 its setting; a song by its harmony of sound free from discords. In the 

 home ground harmony is as essential as in music — harmony of colors, 

 harmony of form, harmony even in contrasts, without discord — planting 

 that enhances the beauty of the house and brings out its architectural 

 features, and causes one to see something attractive and pleasing to the 

 eye. How different the planting appears in our home grounds ; many 

 show the mark of skill and taste, while manv more show the work was 

 that of a tree vender who planted what he had to sell, not what should 

 have been used, reminding one of a fine painting in a cheap frame. 



Few home grounds are in keeping with the house and its interior 

 decorations, and many "look like a stray box on a park lawn" as one 

 writer recently expressed herself. In beautifying a home ground a defi- 

 nite plan should be decided upon, then follow it. 



The following letter was read : 



Kirkwood, Mo., June 8, 1904. 

 Dear Mr. Goodman — My father is very ill from a trouble from 

 which there is but little reason to hope that he can ever completely re- 

 cover, though he may be temporarily better. He wishes me to send his 

 greetings to the Horticultural Society, which he had anticipated much 

 pleasure in attending. I also inclose his brief paper which it would 

 please him to have some friend read. I have copied it and hope it will 

 be found legible. 



Should my father's condition improve so that one of my sisters can 

 be spared to accompany me, and other circumstances are favorable, I 

 will go in on Friday to read my paper on insects. 

 With best wishes and regards. 



Yours sincerely, 



Mary E. Murtfeldt. 



SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES FOR STREETS. 



(By Ohas. W. Murtfeldt, Kirkwood, Mo.) 



Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen — The privilege has been ac- 

 corded me of presenting some thoughts and observations on what has 

 always been a favorite theme. 



The object of planting trees along streets and highways is two-fold, 

 namely, for use, comfort, and for adornment. The shade of trees on 

 streets in cities on hot summer days is as grateful and desirable as an 



