CONTENTS. 



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INTRODUCTION 7 



I. 



WHY TO PLANT. 



Little planting on a large scale with us More engaged in 

 destroying than in planting trees hitherto Dearth of 

 trees in consequence Effect on climate Occasion of 

 floods and droughts Evil result on agriculture, com- 

 merce, and manufactures A change of sentiment aris- 

 ing Better appreciation of trees Indispensable to hu- 

 man life and comfort They preserve the balance of 

 natural forces Forest-planting a matter of interest to all. 



II. 



WHERE TO PLANT. 



Most urgent need on the treeless plains of the West How 

 far possible to clothe those arid plains with trees Con- 



