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ARBOR DA Y MANUAL. 



"Specimen Programs.") Ten thousand school districts observed the day in 

 1889. Following is an extract from Governor Fifer's proclamation of 1889: 

 " Let the children in our schools, the young men and women in our colleges, 

 seminaries and universities, with their instructors, co-operate in the proper 

 observance of the day by planting shrubs, vines and trees that will beautify the 

 home, adorn the public grounds, add wealth to the State, and thereby increase 

 the comfort and happiness of our people." 



INDIANA. This State has two Arbor Days one in April and one in No- 

 vember of each year, established in 1884. The State Superintendent issues a 

 circular recommending its observance. The practice is growing in favor, and 

 local pride is increasing. The latest biennial report gives some interesting 

 selections for general use. 



IOWA. Arbor Day was established in 1882. The law provides that the 

 board of directors in each district, township and independent district, should set 

 out twelve or more shade trees on each school-house site. Timely suggestions 

 by the State Superintendent are issued in circulars fixing a day late in April or 

 early in May. The "Loyal Leaflet," issued in 1889, by Superintendent Sabin 

 was a choice contribution to Arbor Day literature, combining patriotism and 

 tree-planting very happily. 



KANSAS. The date is fixed by proclamation by the Governor. No further 

 information received from State Superintendent or annual reports. 



KENTUCKY. From a letter dated Dec. 30, 1889, from Superintendent Jos. 

 Desha Pickett, the following extract is made : 



1. Arbor Day was instituted in this State by joint resolution of the General 

 Assembly, March 31, 1886. 



2. Attention was duly called to the day by Governor Knott and then by 

 Governor Buckner. 



3. The Superintendent of Public Instruction has suggested that the act of the 

 General Assembly of March 31, 1886, be so amended as to direct its observance 

 by the school children of the Commonwealth, but not as a legal holiday. 



4. Many of our leading citizens are deeply interested in the cause of forestry, 

 knowing its imperative importance. 



LOUISIANA. No response from State Superintendent; no data found in 

 annual reports. 



MAINE. No response from State Superintendent; no data from annual re- 

 ports. 



MARYLAND. The day was established by law in 1884. The Governor is 

 authorized and directed to issue a proclamation annually, designating a day in 

 April. The law especially directs the planting of forest shade trees along public 

 roads and around school-houses. The Superintendent of Public Instruction 

 issues a circular in addition to the proclamation of the Governor. About five 

 thousand trees are planted annually. Although the joint resolution was passed 

 in 1884 no proclamation was issued until 1888. The observance was very gen- 

 eral and enthusiastic. 



