ARBOR DAY. 45 



ARBOR DAY CAUTIONS. 



BY MILO BARNARD, PRESIDENT OF THE ILLINOIS STATE 

 HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



To the horticulturists of Illinois who have long labored 

 for the establishment of a holiday devoted to tree planting 

 and rural adornment, its accomplishment is a source of 

 gratification, and congratulations are now in order. But 

 we must remember that its success or failure is yet to be 

 tested. A general observance of the day, and a cheerful 

 performance of the duties enjoined, will make it a grand 

 success, while carelessness or negligence on our part will 

 make it a failure. The day selected may not be the best, 

 but time and practice will determine this. And it may, 

 upon trial, prove impracticable to devote the same day to 

 this purpose in all parts of the state, but this will be readily 

 adjusted in the future to suit circumstances and the wishes 

 of the people. 



THIS DAY is DESIGNED for the benefit of all classes of 

 people the high, the low, the rich, the poor, old and 

 young, male and female but it is especially designed for 

 schools, cemetery and other associations, public improve- 

 ment committees, and kindred organizations. No better 

 mode of teaching by object lessons could be devised, than 

 for teachers to assemble their flock on Arbor Day, conduct 

 them into the forest, and while digging trees and plants 

 for home or school yard, teach them lessons in botany, 



