CHAPTER X. 



ROADS OF REMEMBRANCE. 



A NATURAL extension of Memorial Tree planting has 

 been the development of Roads of Remembrance. 



From coast to coast these highways have been planted 

 with shade trees in grateful tribute to a nation's soldiers. 



The Road of Remembrance has no limitations. 

 Whether on the modest and secluded lane, on the great 

 transcontinental highway, or on the city boulevard, the 

 roadside tree is the enduring token of reverence and 

 appreciation; and in its far-flung gift of shade and beauty 

 it will bear to coming generations the truth that in these 

 highways the planters wrought blessings for the future 

 no less than tribute to the past. 



The immediate favor with which the Road of Remem- 

 brance idea was greeted resulted in definite and active 

 response to the appealing sentiment of the highway of 

 tribute. The entire country is now dotted with sections 

 of highway planting. The spirit of the movement goes 

 forward in a way that leads to the belief that in coming 

 years the roadside without shade tree beauty will be 

 the conspicuous exception to a general rule. 



Roadside planting has two-fold appeal. It is a definite 

 contribution to highway betterment as well as the finest 

 form of memorial tribute. To clothe the roads of the 

 land with trees is an important example of community 

 improvement, and one which will carry its blessings into 

 the distant future. Just now the movement has especial 

 timeliness. The country is face to face with opportunity. 

 In cooperation with the Federal government, the states 

 are now planning the most extensive program of road 



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