THE TREE DOCTOR 



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of the officials of the companies, they do often ''try to do right," 

 by going to a great expense in putting in poles sixty feet high 

 or more, to keep away from the trees. ("Give the devil his 

 due.") 



"Well," says the practical man, "What's the remedy?" 

 Answer. In rural districts, keep the telephones away from the 

 trees out in the field. In towns, put them underground. Trol- 

 ley lines, wherever it is practicable, keep under the branches. 



Photo 21 

 As Charming in Winter as in Summer. 



Where the tree must be cut, this work should be done by an ex- 

 pert, holding credentials from some school, showing that he is 

 capable of performing such work so that there is the least dam- 

 age possible to the tree. 



But the trolley and linemen are not doing all the damage ; 

 no, not a tenth part of it ! 



Look at Photo 19. These are young Norway Maples, about 

 twenty years old and in perfect health. The common mistake 

 that is made has been committed with these. The lower 



