:"HALL OF FAME" FOR TREES 



THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL TREE 



This tree, the only one in the world as for as known planted ii> memory of Abraham Lincoln, is nomi- 

 nated for a place in the Hall, of Fame by A. S. Bailey, of Decorah, Irwa, where the tree now stands. The 

 tree was planted by John Finn, who is still living. He was in Chicago when Abraham Lincoln was assassi- 

 nated and he returned home much depressed. April 27, 1865, Governor Stone, of Iowa, declared as a day 

 of mourning for Lincoln. Finn went into the woods and dug up a small huckberry shoot which he trans- 

 planted on the street in front of his home. The shoot took root and today is one of the most magnificent 

 trees in the state of Iowa. It is now no feet high and nearly 12 feet in circumference. Mr. Finn is seen 

 standing at the foot of the tree. 



