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The committee are of the opinion, therefore, that the 

 experiments conducted by Mr. Appleton attended by such 

 good results, are of great practical value; they show how 

 much may be accomplished under quite unfavorable condi- 

 tions ; they show that certain trees may be planted with suc- 

 cessful results and that certain others should be avoided in 

 a pirticular soil and situation and they point out what may 

 be done with a certain class of unprofitable farming lands — 

 they may become beautiful and healthful homes. 



Recommendation : The committee would, in accordance 

 with the views expressed above, respectfully recommend that 

 the Society's First Class Certificate of Merit be awarded to 

 Mr. Francis H. Appleton for his instructive and successful 

 experiments in tree planting and caring for the natural 

 growth of trees on his farm in Lynnfield. 



In behalf of the Committee, 



John Robinson. 



Salem, Sept., 1890. 



STATEMENT OF FRA.NCIS H. APPLETON OF PEABODY, 

 TO COMMITTEE ON " FOREST TREES." 



Although appointed Chairman of said Committee by the 

 Trustees during my enforced absence from their June meet- 

 ing, I invited the Committee, with a few guests whom I knew 

 would be interested, to meet at my home and view my plant- 

 ings of trees on July 2nd, when I thought the trees could be 

 seen at their best. I was aware that it was at a time when 

 haying was attracting the attention and efforts of the farmers 

 generally, but, having cut all but my young timothy at that 

 date, I ventured to extend said invitation for the reason given. 



I was fortunate in having several present who were ex- 

 perts in trees and their planting, but regret that the major- 

 ity were unable to be present. 



