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plants fonnd growing in such cemeteries are often in a sad 

 state of neglect and need much care and attention. They 

 should be treated in accordance with the methods described 

 in Chapter VII on renovating old places, to which the 

 reader is referred for suggestions. A few large spreading 

 trees well cared for add much to the impressiveness of the 

 scene, while large numbers of imperfectly grown specimens 

 only invites neglect, and offers no attractions to those who 

 wish to stroll about the resting-place of their ancestors or 

 study the history of past generations. 



Many of these old cemeteries are located in the very heart 

 of thriving, hustling cities or villages, and while there are 

 many sacred associations connected with the places, the 

 noise and bustle of the town together with the inappropri- 

 ateness of the location make it desirable and proper that 

 they should be removed to other locations with more quiet 

 and peaceful surroundings. 



In this work every feature of the old grounds should be 

 preserved as far as possible. The headstones should be set 

 carefully in the same relative position in which they stood 

 before being moved, and when so much is to be gained by 

 removal no sensible person should object to what is a step 

 in the direction of true honor and respect for our beloved 

 dead. 



Any place that is beautiful, quiet, and peaceful will have 

 its influence on our hearts for good, and especially when in 

 connection with so sacred a place, but the noisy street for- 

 bids any such influence, and the sooner these old cemeteries 

 are moved to better surroundings and kept in proper con- 

 dition the better, and the friends of the loved dead should 

 rejoice that such conditions can be provided. 



