G SHADE TKEES. 



The reader is reminded that none of the 



Scope. . . . 



papers pretends to be exhaustive o its sub]ect; 

 each deals in the briefest possible way with the things that 

 concern the trees of the State, and aims to tell what to avoid 

 as well as what must be done. The bulletin will serve as a 

 manual to those who are accustomed to working with trees, 

 and will guide those who seek to travel an unknown, though 

 it may be an attractive, path. More detailed information 

 will be found in the books listed on page 123, though for any 

 important work tree owners are advised to seek the assistance 

 of a reputable tree planter, tree doctor, arborist or forester. 

 The Agricultural Experiment Station and the Forest Com- 

 mission have lists of such and will furnish them upon request. 

 Assistance Both offices are prepared to give advice by 



offered. mail on any matter relating to trees, and, when 



necessary, either will have a competent man make an ex- 

 amination and report. Any municipal body, as a shade tree 

 commission, or the managers of a public institution, will be 

 aided without charge; individuals will ordinarily be re- 

 quired to pay the consultant's expenses, but not his salary. 



