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straggling branches, and keep symmetrical. It is as neces- 

 sary to take care of them afterwards, as it is to plant new 

 ones. 



5. Call the meeting to order promptly at 1:30 P.M. 

 and devote one hour at least to orations, essays, poems, 

 including historical sketches of noted trees mentioned in 

 connection with our nation's history. 



6. If there is no fence around the ground, make an 

 effort to get a levy for that purpose, and at all events see 

 that the trees are properly protected against injury, and 

 mulched. 



7. Have teacher or clerk report to the county com- 

 missioner or superintendent what was done, and what 

 trees were planted out. 



MISSOURI TREE NOTES AND LISTS. 

 BY SECRETARY GOODMAN. 



STATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY'S LIST. The failure 

 last year, on account of the drouth, should not discourage 

 us. We will never have trees unless we plant again. 

 The best native forest trees: The elm, then the maple, 

 then the ash and box-elder. If you can get them, and can 

 afford it, get the sugar maple, tulip tree, or linn tree also. 

 In cities, use the sycamore, it stands the coal smoke best. 

 The best evergreens: Red cedar, Norway spruce, and 



