CORNELL UNIVERSITY, ITHACA, N. Y., Sept. i, 1902. 

 THE HONORABLE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE, 



ALBANY, N. Y. 



Sir : I have the honor to submit for publication under Chap- 

 ter 430 of the Laws of 1899 a bulletin on "Shade Trees in Cities' ' 

 prepared under the direction of Professor G. F. Atkinson by Dr. 

 W. A. Murrill, who a few years ago was Assistant Cryptogamic 

 Botanist of this station. The work was begun by careful study 

 of the shade trees in Ithaca during one year, and was then con- 

 tinued by Dr. Murrill in some other cities in this country and in 

 some of the capitals of Hurope. 



The matter of the bulletin is of general interest, but is of more 

 special interest to persons living in villages and cities. The con- 

 ditions of environment for trees, especially in cities, is so 

 different from their natural environment, that there often 

 result certain injuries which are difficult to determine. Mr. 

 Murrill has discussed these matters as well as the general care of 

 the shade trees, the selection of suitable varieties, and methods 

 of planting, pruning and protection. 



There is just at present a widespread interest in the matter of 

 village and city improvement, and I believe that this bulletin 

 will contribute matter of interest and value to those who are 

 seeking information concerning the uses of trees in villages and 

 cities and the methods for their successful propagation and pro- 

 tection. 



Very respectfully yours, 



I. P. ROBERTS. 



