Shrubbery and Trees 249 



When purchasing trees for planting, and they 

 come from a distance, it is best to soak the roots 

 in fresh water for twenty-four hours before plant- 

 ing. They should be kept in a cool, shady place or 

 stored in the cellar if they are not too large. 



For protection and quick shade there is nothing 

 better than the poplar. They are extremely hardy 

 and when planted with other trees which are more 

 slow-growing may be taken out easily when the 

 permanent trees have grown sufficiently large 

 and transplanted to another location. 



The black walnut is a beautiful flowering tree 

 and does well when planted on rich, moist soil, espe- 

 cially near a stream. The trees are beautiful, the 

 nuts edible, and the wood very valuable. Ten 

 years is the length of time for it to mature. 



The yellow wood tree is native to the region of 

 Tennessee and Kentucky and is a very desirable 

 tree for the yard. Its leaves turn to a pretty 

 yellow in the fall and the flower is beautiful in a 

 bouquet. It grows moderately fast, is free from 

 disease, and makes no objectionable litter on the 

 lawn. 



