42 DAVET'S FKIMER 



" What kind of trees should we plant? " 



A good question, Lillie, and shows that girls are 

 as much interested in the matter as boys. 



For shade trees, generally, it is well to take what 

 we commonly call native trees ; those that grow well 

 naturally in your own climate ; these, if properly 

 cared for, will do well when transplanted. For ex- 

 ample, in Cleveland, O. , the sycamore, tulip tree, 

 linden, elms, maples, oaks, all- when they have the 

 proper care do well. 



On very high altitudes, such as the hills of New 

 England, the white pine, birch, hemlock and spruce do 

 well. Observation is the best guide in this matter. 



There are many trees brought from nurseries that 

 are not desirable. The one in this photograph, how- 

 ever, should have a thousand planted in lawns where 

 but one is sold. It is a Camperdown Elm. I never 

 saw one over twenty-five feet high, but it is quite 

 hardy, and its gracefulness is unexcelled. 



One common mistake is to plant too many trees. 

 In one city I saw seventeen cut-leaved birches planted 

 in a space less than that which I have seen one good 

 specimen completely cover ! As a rule it is not wise to 

 purchase of "tree agents." You may find an honest 

 man among them, but I have seen others who seem to 

 have an unlimited capacity for lying. Get a catalog 

 and send direct to the nurseries, and they will send you 

 trees true to name, and give you information that you 

 may rely on. 



