18 THE TREE PLANTERS OF AMERICA 



PUBLIC OPINION 



Wilson H. Doe, Cashier The Home National Bank, Elgin, Illinois. 



Relative to the proposed organization of "Tree Planters of 

 America," the object to be gained by this organization appeals to 

 any right-thinking man. If that can be accomplished, the good 

 which will result will be incalculable, and of benefit to the Nation 

 for all time to come. 



Honorable Frank O. Lowden, Member of Congress from Illinois, 

 Sinnissippi Farm, Oregon, 111. 



I have read, with much interest, your pamphlet entitled the 

 "Tree Planters of America." I think this method proposed by you 

 is eminently practical, and I wish you all success. It is idle to 

 expect to accomplish everything by legislation. The people them- 

 selves must do their part if we are to make real progress. 



I wish to suggest, for your consideration, the desirability of 

 having the several States exempt from taxation lands that are 

 devoted to forestry. It takes so long to raise the first crop of 

 timber that the State might well assist by exempting property of 

 this kind from taxation while it is growing. 



Honorable Edwin Warfield, formerly Governor of Maryland, 



Baltimore. 



Concerning the "Tree Planters of America," I think your plan 

 of organization is a good one. I am a farmer and very much inter- 

 ested in reforestation. I have a son who has become interested 

 also, and we frequently discuss methods for restoring the forests 

 on our plantation. I take great interest in tree culture, and am 

 starting a private nursery. On every occasion that presents itself, 

 I recommend to neighboring farmers the importance of looking 

 after their wood lots, and whenever it is necessary to cut a tree 

 for use, to replace it by planting another. Your plan is one that 

 will be for the practical and permanent betterment of landowners 

 and the people of the country. 



Charles P. Mosher, Mosher, Griswold & Company, Auburn, N. Y. 



I can think of but one answer for any man to make to the 

 proposition, and that is, one of commendation. 



Mahlon D. Thatcher, President First National Bank, Pueblo, Colo. 



Concerning the plan to reforest the country through an organi- 

 zation of farmer boys and youth, to be known as the "Tree Planters 

 of America," I heartily recommend the proposed organization, as I 

 think it is a most desirable thing for the whole country. 



