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any community. 



But to come to the phase of the problem that most directly concerns us here, 

 let us turn to the planting which is done along the streets and highways of our 

 state. V/ith certain exceptions for which due credit must ba given, we find a 

 supreme lack of order throughout the planting which has been done already. 



To some minds there is the open question of the desirability of planting 

 of any sort. There are some localities \vhere it is seriously stated that trees 

 are not desired. In one city that comes to mind, it was urged that the summer 

 temperature was so low, and the prevalence of fogs so great, that trees would be a 

 menace to health. But at this point one might suggest that there are trees and 

 trees. There are species which are undeniably objectionable for excessive shade; 

 but there are also trees whose shade amounts to almost no "thing. There are others 

 whose form would destroy all air currents in any street particularly in a narrow 

 one, but there are yet others which w,ould never branch across the street at any 

 age. Again the method of planting would effect this matter of light and air. 



Then aside from the eminently essential question of health, we have the no 

 less vital, if somewhat less appreciated point of aesthetics. To the average 

 mind there is a certain stimulation to be gained from the consideration of any 

 noble work well done. The tree, as it stands perfect in detail and form ex- 

 pressing an individuality as striking as any human being, is an inspiration to 

 every beholder. Aside from the beauty of a tree as a unit, there is a still 

 greater charm when it takes its place in the great scheme of a well executed 

 planting. The absence of trees and the sense of bareness is a proverbial co- 

 ordination in the present day mind. The ever-quoted examples of Washington and 

 Paris furnish the most striking instances of well planned and well executed 

 plantings. It is a wonderful and inspiring eight to look down long avenues 

 and there see plantings of trees which extend several railes and give promise of 

 becoming the pride and admiration of generations to come. 



We have earnestly believed and do believe that there is perhaps no one 

 tiling that may appear in any city that so adds to its finished appearance or to 



