11. Do not overlook the planting of some evergreens if your 

 grounds are large enough to permit. They may often serve a useful 

 purpose as a screen, a hedge, or a windbreak. In this way they will 

 conduce to the privacy and comfort of the lawn in summer and mollify 

 and cheer the dreariness of winter. 



12. Do not forget that hardy, thrifty, vigorous-growing trees, 

 even though less ornamental, are better than feeble growing, diseased 

 specimens of finer varieties. Fine trees are desirable, but healthy, 

 thrifty trees are much better than sickly ones. 



13. Do not forget that good shade trees are the result of intelli- 

 gent choice and care. The better the choice and care, the better the 

 tree and the greater the reward for your labor. 



A tree should not be used as a hitching post 



14. Do not forget that a few choice trees old enough to be trans- 

 planted cost but a trifle. Whoever plants them judiciously and guards 

 them faithfully has provided a source of healthful pleasure and signal 

 enjoyment for generations yet to be. 



15. Do not forget that the whole family should be interested in 

 the selection and planting of trees about the home. Each member of 

 the household should do some part of the work. The father can dig 

 the holes, the mother can hold the tree in position, and the boys and 

 girls can assist in covering the roots and replacing the soil. When 



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