Photograph by Henry R. Francis. 



THE ORIENTAL SYCAMOBE PLANTED IN A PAVED SURFACE ON A STREET IN 



NEW HAVEN, CONN. 



The Oriental Sycamore is one of the best species for planting in business 

 sections of cities. The illustration above shows that the planting and pro- 

 tection has been done very intelligently. A good specimen of the byca- 

 more was selected for planting, a durable iron grating has been used for 

 covering the open area at the base of the tree, an inexpensive but effective 

 tree guard has been placed around the stem and a strong stake has been at- 

 tached to the tree to hold it well in place. When planting and protecting 

 is done as thoroughly as this, there is every reason to expect success in 

 street tree planting. 



