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THE TREE DOCTOR 



Photo 66 

 Horse-Chestnut, W. B. Dickerman estate, Mamaroneck, N. Y. 



tiers knew the character of trees, and "spaced" them correctly to 

 bring the best results. I often see ten trees where there should 

 be only one, and this is particularly true in lawns and private 

 grounds. It is all right to plant thick if you desire to "group" 

 or "clump" them, with a view to producing woodland effects, 

 or shutting off unsightly objects, etc. 



But look at the Horse-Chestnut. in Photo 66. This is on 

 the, grounds of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Dickerman. Mamaroneck, 

 X. Y. These wise people have preserved about all the trees on 

 the spacious lawn in this charming condition. "Johnny Garey," 

 who is seen with his old friend "Deak," takes great pride in pre- 

 serving those beautiful specimens in accord with the wishes of 

 the proprietors. 



To avoid too thick planting, you must use your own judg- 

 ment. Commonly, in purchasing a bill of plants, the person takes 

 the advice of the man with the big book of cuts ; and he. in 

 order to sell, proceeds to tell all the lies in his note-bok, plus all 



