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size or a^^e. One gets tliat impression from observing the Locusts, the Cottonwoods. 

 the Box Elders, and the Poplars grown in the towns for shade. Bat possibly tbey do 

 no^ have as fair a show for thrifty gro wth and long life as they woald in more secluded 

 places, where the earth would not he tramped upon their roots, and their bodies con- 

 vstantly marred and bruised. Undoubtedly more and more attention will be given in 

 Utah to the raising of forest trees as the Territory becomes more thickly settled. But 

 there is not enough land that can be S]3ared for such a use to ever make it of mucli 

 importance." 



