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snry. Large open spaces about street trees, for instance, 

 can be made only with the consent of those who regulate the 



pavements. 



SHADE TREE FEDERATION. 



The shade tree commission idea has progressed so far in 

 Xc-w Jersey that an organization composed entirely of men 

 and women actively interested in shade trees has been 

 formed. It is in no sense a popular body, but devotes itself 

 to problems that concern the various communities and their 

 -hade trees. In general it aims to be a sort of clearing 

 house through which the experiences and needs of each com- 

 munity or Shade Tree Commission can be made to serve all 

 their fellows. 



Lawn Trees. 



The variety of lawn trees that may be grown in this State 

 is almost unlimited. And here evergreens are quite as valu- 

 able as deciduous trees. For the main features of any plant- 

 ing plan the same species recommended for street planting 

 will be found most satisfactory; for contrasts, for pure orna- 

 ment, for windbreaks, many other kinds are Many 

 available. Individual taste will govern in this possible. 

 and there is no objection to trying novelties. There are 

 many native trees, however, that are rarely seen but which 

 well deserve place. Serviceberry, dogwood, several birches, 

 various magnolias, red bud, silverbell, sourwood, yellow 

 wood, mountain ash, hawthorn, larch, cypress, arborvita?, 

 hemlock, are all suitable, especially for sheltered situations. 

 Many nurserymen are now prepared to furnish well grown 

 trees and will guarantee them to live. Thus it is quite pos- 

 sible to give an air of age to a new place within a very few 

 y< ars. Of course the cost of large trees is considerable. 



Trees on a lawn should be planted and cared for the same 

 as street trees, though they will ordinarily need no guards 

 and may easilv grow much more rapidly. For 



" f Must be fed. 



several years after a tree is planted, no matter 

 what its size, grass should not be allowed to grow about its 

 base, but the ground kept open and frequently cultivated and 

 watered. After the tree is fully established a turf may be 

 allowed to form, but it will still need to be fertilized because 



