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cottage and by the mansion, by the roadside, and on the 

 school grounds ; plant it in the park, and on the, lawn. 



PLANTING TREES EVERGREENS. 

 BY E. B. POKTBE, DELHI, IOWA. 



The law of Iowa requires that a certain number of trees 

 be planted in each school yard. This has been poorly 

 complied with. A valuable lesson might be taught the 

 children by having them assist in setting the trees with 

 appropriate ceremonies on Arbor Day. Concerning the 

 best kinds to set, I think it would be best for the inexpe- 

 rienced to commence with those which can be easily trans- 

 planted, such as catalpa, maple, and elm. They should 

 not be less than six or eight feet high ; smaller ones re- 

 quire too much protection. Catalpa should not be planted 

 north of the Illinois Central Railroad in Iowa. Some 

 succeed north of this while others fail south of it, but it 

 marks the general line between success and failure. 



IN SETTING OUT, dig the holes twelve to eighteen inches 

 deep, so the tree may stand somewhat deeper when set than 

 before. Be sure to dig the hole large enough so all the 

 roots may be straightened out naturally. Some think even 

 considerably larger holes are beneficial ; at least they do 

 no harm. Place the tree in position and shovel some sur- 

 face soil around the roots. Throw on a half of a pailful 



