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FORESTRY AND IRRIGATION 



July 



Hardy Catalpa, ashes, locusts, coffee- 

 tree, black walnut, black cherry, reel 

 cedar, and European larch. 



ENEMIES. 



Although seldom injured by wind, 

 snow, or fungi, the White Elm is 

 seriously affected by numerous in- 

 sects. Borer larvae channel the inner 

 bark and the surface of the wood so 

 frequently as to kill the tree ; but by 

 far the greatest damage is done by the 

 elmleaf-beetles, and other leaf de- 

 stroyers. In parts of the country park 

 and street trees have been killed, and 

 planting of the elm has been discon- 

 tinued on this account. It is possible, 

 however, by early and thorough spray- 

 ing to protect the trees and in the end 

 to bring about the reduction or exter- 

 mination of the leaf-destroying insects, 

 In case of extended ravages, speci- 

 mens of the insect, together with a full 

 account of the character of the inj un- 

 done, should be sent to the Division 



of Entomology of the Department of 

 Agriculture, in order that the insect 

 may be identified and measures sug- 

 gested for its destruction or control. 



POSSIBILITIES AND USES. 



Stately and graceful in form and 

 outline, and rapid growing and hardy 

 in varied soils and severe climates, the 

 White Elm adapts itself to the needs 

 of most tree planters, and is grown 

 extensively throughout its broad 

 range. As a shade or park tree it has 

 few equals, and throughout the East 

 is considered the ideal tree for orna- 

 mental planting. It does not thrive 

 in cities where coft coal is habitually 

 used, nor along streets where the mois- 

 ture is all carried off by artificial drain- 

 age. On the borders of gardens or 

 cultivated land it is objectionable be- 

 cause of the extensive spreading of the 

 surface roots. For Western planting 

 it has a recognized place in forest 

 plantations which it well deserves. 



BEAUTIFYING THE STEEL HIGHWAY 



Splendid Achievements of the Boston and 

 Maine in Railroad Forestry and Horticulture 



BY 



F. WILLIAM RANE 



Director, New Hampshire College. 



P VERYTHING that tends to make 

 L ' the world more beautiful, espe- 

 cially when the usefulness of such 

 beauty can be appreciated and enjoyed 

 by the greater masses, deserves com- 

 mendation and appreciative acknowl- 

 edgement. 



In a quiet and persistent way our 

 railroads are beginning to do what the 

 writer predicts will eventually mean 

 more to the nation's pride at home and 

 its prestige abroad than some of our 

 other efforts upon which we at present 

 set greater value. 



*Text and illustrations reprinted through 



There is just as much reason why 

 public sentiment should be interested 

 in improving our great commercial 

 highways as there is that our local 

 and inter-urban roads be made better. 



Every community gains its reputa- 

 tion in proportion to the interest its 

 citizens take in its welfare. The old 

 adage "A good reputation gets abroad 

 that begins at home" is as true to-day 

 as it ever was. 



More has been done by American 

 railroads to beautify the right of way, 

 and particularly the stations and their 



courtesy of the Boston Maine Messenger. 



