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vigorously, and the character of the soil should also be taken 
into consideration; such information to those not versed in tree 
planting can usually be had from the nearest nurseryman or from 
officials of the Agricultural Experiment Station. 
Those who live in homes without available grounds for plant- 
ing, might contribute to the cost of a tree for its planting as 
part of a memorial grove in a park or garden. 
The selection of the tree, the preparation of the location, and 
the design of the label or honor roll, may be considered and car- 
ried out in family conferences and with the participation of each 
member. 
These preparations should be made as our men return, so that 
the signing of the treaty of peace may be celebrated over the 
nation wide by the simultaneous planting of the honor tree of 
each family and community that has cherished a service flag in 
the period of our war. 
At the New York Botanical Garden, a war memorial planta- 
tion of Douglas Spruce, a characteristic American evergreen 
tree, will be established this spring; about one hundred trees 
five feet high having been secured for this purpose. For those 
who do not have land available and who would like to have a 
memorial tree planted, the offer is made to designate one of 
these spruces as desired on receipt of ten dollars, which will cover 
cost of tree, of planting, and of its care, which will be the same 
as that of other trees in the Garden. 
ALPINE AND ROCK GARDENS 
The taste for the cultivation of alpine plants is increasing. and 
rock gardens are becoming popular. The most successful efforts 
for establishing alpine gardens are made by those imbued with 
true scientific spirit. One must have an intense enjoyment in 
the study of alpines, and in administering to their wants, which 
latter require an accurate knowledge of their habitats, and of the 
hest conditions for their successful growth. 
