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1905-6.] TREES AND THEIR INDIVIDUALITY AND RELATION TO OUR DAILy LIFE. 265 
Speaking locally, 1 always feel sorry for St. James’ Cathedral and sorry for 
the poor worn out chestnuts that surround it. They have crowded and 
starved each other and should be removed. They are a decaying eye- 
sore and hide and mar the beauty of the building by the density of growth 
of dying branches and general decrepitude. A careful observation of 
the trees in Toronto reveals the fact that there are very few good specimens 
of any tree. There are some elms, but very few of the other kinds—all 
are more or less affected by crowding. A few trees in our neighbourhood 
have had greatness thrust upon them. Foremost of these is the scarlet 
maple planted by His Majesty King Edward, then Prince of Wales, in 
the Allan Gardens. This tree is quite shapely and promises after forty- 
five years of growth to become a beautiful tree. 
_ Alongside is a Norway maple, planted by Prince Arthur, September 
7, 1869. The placard says October, but that is wrong as I helped to dig 
the tree in the nursery and brought it up in full leaf to the Gardens, held 
the tree while the prince threw in a spadeful of soil and assisted in finishing 
the task. The people surrounded us and soon stripped every leaf off it 
as souvenirs and saved us the trouble. 
Golden Willow 
Across from that is an English oak, characteristic of that variety. 
It was planted by Hon. G. W. Allan, on Shakespeare’s birthday. I think 
the trees that live longest in the memories of the people are those associated 
with their youth, such as those grown in close proximity to schools or 
