20 ARBOR DAY. 



evergreens and ornamental specimens, already shaped to a 

 desirable form, trim and reduce the top fully as much as 

 there has been a decrease of roots and rootlets in the tak- 

 ing up. (XII.) ' Just as the twig is bent the tree's in- 

 clined;' and a mar or scar on the infant tree is liable to 

 ever after, visibly or invisibly, affect its beauty or its vigor 

 and its value. So take good care to direct and shape its 

 stem and branches, and protect it from careless or violent 

 hands. If exposed to danger from the careless man or 

 beast, set warning or guarding stakes on either side, and if 

 necessary add protecting cross slats, or wires, or wire net- 

 tings. If not 'inclined' naturally to an upright and 

 comely form, a stake and cords will compel it to follow 

 your wishes and will. Take care to guard against chafing 

 or constriction from the cords." 



ARBOR DAY IN THE UNITED STATES. 



BY N. H. EGLESTON, FORESTRY DIVISION, U. S. DEPARTMENT 

 AGRICULTURE, WASHINGTON. 



Arbor Day, which originated in Nebraska, is already 

 established in at least twenty-seven of our states and three 

 of our territories. In most of them it is established by 

 law, either by act of the legislature or the proclamation of 

 the governor, or both combined. The latter is more com- 

 monly the case, the legislature establishing Arbor Day and 



