ON TREES AND BIRDS. 



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always best to cut large ones off in sections, and the last 

 part may be fastened with a rope so as not to allow it to 

 split down the bark as it drops. It is so easy to make 

 mistakes and do mischief that it will take nature years 

 to heal. It will pay you to take time and do your 

 work with care; for always, " prevention is better than 

 cure." 



