ON TREES AND BIRDS. 



23 



As you ride through the rural districts keep your 

 eyes open and see what the farmers are doing. 

 Orchards are hacked to pieces by the owners. This 

 is sad, indeed, as it results in decayed trees and 

 unsound fruit. The intelligent portion of the farm- 

 ers, however, are joining the Granges and other 

 societies, and it is hoped that the average farmer 

 will soon understand tree life, and treat them in a 

 way to preserve their health ; then they will be a 

 source of wealth. 



