ARBOR DAY. 107 



FROM JOHN BURROUGHS. 



WEST PARK, N. Y., April 8, 1888. 

 EDITOR NEBRASKA "PRESS" It is not very long 

 since, especially in the eastern states, when the enemy of 

 the tree was considered the friend of the human race, but 

 the time has now come when the friend of the tree is the 

 friend of the race. 



Mr. Morton deserves the gratitude of the whole land. 

 How many naked spots on this vast continent will be 

 clothed in verdure by reason of his happy suggestion. The 

 birds and animals, as well as the people, profit by his wise 

 forethought. Every tree planted upon this day will serve 

 to keep green his memory. I send my congratulations. 



Very sincerely, 



JOHN BURROUGHS. 



FROM J. T. TROWBRIDGE. 



ARLINGTON, MASS., April 2. 



EDITOR OF THE NEBRASKA "PRESS": DEAR SIR 

 If, as has been wisely said , he is a public benefactor who 

 causes two blades of grass to grow where only one grew 

 before, we well may honor the man to whom his country 

 will owe, in the near future, so many beautiful groves, 

 and orchards, and trees, blessing with their shade its 



village streets. 



J. T. TROWBRIDGE. 



