THE ELM AND THE TULIP 



curious and interesting candlestick- like outer 

 envelopes of the fruit -cones, to remind us in 

 form of the wonderful flower, unique in its 

 color and attractiveness, that gave its sweetness 

 to the air of May and June. 



These two trees — the elm and the lirioden- 

 dron — stand out strongly as individuals in the 

 wealth of our American trees. Let all who 

 read and agree in my estimate, even in part, 

 also agree to try, when opportunity offers, 

 to preserve these trees from vandalism or 

 neglect, realizing that the great forest trees 

 of our country are impossible of replacement, 

 and that their strength, majesty and beauty 

 are for the good of all. 



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