Realizing that the Borough of The Bronx is behind the other 

 boroughs in the matter of street trees, I have been endeavoring to 

 adopt ways and means of encouraging the property owners of The 

 Bronx to contribute to the beautifying of our Borough by planting 

 the proper kinds of trees in the streets in front of their property. 



Inasmuch as this Department is charged with the duty of caring 

 for street trees in this borough, I have felt that I could logically 

 and effectively appeal to our citizens to aid in beautifying the 

 streets by planting trees if I could find it possible for the Depart- 

 ment of Parks to furnish and plant the proper trees at a nominal 

 cost. 



I am glad, therefore, to be able to state that this Department 

 is now prepared to furnish, plant and guarantee any of the fol- 

 lowing named trees in the streets of the Borough of The Bronx, 

 for the sum of $12.00 each: 



Norway Maple, Pin Oak, 



Oriental Plane, American Elm, 



Red Oak, European Linden. 



All of the above trees will thrive well in city streets, and all 

 trees planted by the Department will be guaranteed. 



It is the Department's intention to furnish a tree not less than 

 2y 2 inches in diameter, having a straight trunk, and to be free 

 from branches to a height of at least 7 feet, the first branch not to 

 be over 9 feet from the ground. 



The trees furnished will be free from insect pests and disease, 

 and have compact, fibrous roots and well balanced heads. 



Poplars, Silver Maples and Willows are undesirable as street 

 trees, and permits for their planting will not be issued. 



Trees cannot be planted in the streets of this borough without 

 a permit from the Department of Parks, for the Borough, whether 

 they are planted under this arrangement, or by others outside of 

 the Department. 



After receiving a permit from this Department, you must then 

 procure from the Bureau of Highways, Borough Hall, a permit to 

 open the sidewalk for the purpose of planting trees. 



In addition to furnishing and planting trees, the Department 

 will also furnish and adjust around each tree a suitable tree guard 

 for purposes of protection. 



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