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very fine tree. Hackberry is a good tree; it is not planted as much as it 

 ought to be. Box elder is a good fast-growing tree, and if good trees are 

 selected in the start, it makes a good tree. White and green ash are 

 good trees. The different varieties of elms are always standard trees. 

 Soft maple is a good tree, if the right kind of tree is selected in the first 

 place. Hard maple, basswood, hackberry and box elder need no top 

 pruning after planting, if they have ample room to grow in. Elm and 

 soft maple need to be watched, as they have a tendency to grow a little 

 wild at times. 



There are other lines of tree planting, such as ornamental planting, 

 planting for wind breaks and groves and forestry planting, all differ- 

 ing more or less; but, as I have already traspassed on your time, I will 

 close my remarks, wishing the society a glorious future. 



12h 



