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TREES AS GOOD CITIZENS 



The tree starts to blossom at the first hint of early spring 

 and its small red flowers, followed soon by red fruits, are 

 a delight to the eye after the winter's cold. Throughout 

 the summer there is pleasing contrast of bright green leaves 

 with the red stems on which they grow, while autumn 

 brings a brilliant scarlet tinge which may well be considered 

 the crowning glory of the year. It is sturdy and is proof 

 against storms. Its oval head and medium size make it an 

 excellent tree for narrow streets. It is of slow growth in 

 its early stages, but when it is firmly rooted, its develop- 

 ment becomes much more rapid. It thrives best in moist 

 soil. Like the Norway Maple it is subject to few diseases 

 and insects. It drops its foliage very early in the autumn 

 and does not thrive under city conditions; but is excellent 

 in the suburbs and near the ocean. 



Sugar Maple. In gen- 

 eral appearance this tree is 

 much like the Norway 

 Maple, though oval-headed 

 instead of round-headed and 

 less dense. In streets of con- 

 siderable width, with ample 

 parking, the tree is well 

 worth planting, but in spite 

 of a certain hardiness it lacks 

 the power of the Norway 

 Maple to overcome the handicap of paved streets and con- 

 gested surroundings. This tree lacks adaptability to soil 

 conditions and requires much moisture, therefore is best 

 used only under suburban conditions. Where the proper 

 conditions exist, however, it is extremely attractive, be- 

 cause of its erect growth and symmetrical form. The 

 autumn coloring of the foliage is particularly fine, with its 

 riot of red, yellow and orange, though it drops its leaves 



