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SHADE-TREES IN TOWNS AND CITIES 



In judging the condition of a tree, its immediate future 

 rather than its present state should be considered. It is sug 

 gested that trees may be rated as "good," "medium," and 

 "bad." A tree is rated "good" that is in full vigor and 

 gives no indication of immediate decline. A tree is called 

 "medium" which begins to decline, but which can be re 

 stored to vigor by culture, fertilization, pruning, treatment 

 of cavities, or in some other way. A tree is "bad, " which is 

 in such a state of decline that it cannot be restored to vigor. 



A summary of a survey of trees in a city may be exem 

 plified by the following: 



SUMMARY OF SURVEY OF STREET-TREES IN EAST ORANGE, 

 PLANTED BEFORE THE SHADE-TREE COMMISSION 



WAS ESTABLISHED 

 Species. I s 



Ailantus 



Apple 



Arborvitae 



Ash, White 81 



Aspen, Large-toothed . . . 



Beech, American 



Buckeye 



Catalpa , 



Cherry, Cultivated 



Cherry, Wild 



Dogwood, Flowering . . . 



Elm, American 995 



Elm, Slippery 



Gum, Sour 



Gum, Sweet 



Hickory, Mockernut .... 



Hickory, Pignut 



Hickory, Shagbark 



Hornbeam 



Horse-chestnut 177 



Linden, American 133 



Linden, European 46 



Locust, Honey 



Maple, Ash-leaved 13 



