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of the trees felled proves less than was ex- 

 pelled, and quickly follows the realization of 

 the fa6l that when standing their full value 

 was not appreciated. Think of cutting down 

 trees that stand singly or in little groups in 

 the middle of fields because it is a trouble to 

 plant around them, or for the reason that 

 they shade the crops too much ! What of 

 the crop of comfort such trees yield to both 

 man and beast when these fields are past- 

 ures ? But there is no money in shade- 

 trees." I cannot repress my disgust when 

 I hear this, and I have heard it often. Is 

 there genuine manhood in those who feel 

 this way towards the one great ornament of 

 our landscape ? 



It is not — more's the pity — within the 

 power of every one to plant a tree, but those 

 who cannot need not stand idly by on Arbor 

 Day. Here is an instance where half a loaf 

 is better than no bread. Many a one can 

 plant a shrub. How often there is an un- 

 sightly corner, even in the smallest enclosure, 

 where a tall tree would be a serious obstruc- 

 tion, whereon can be grown a thrifty bush, 

 one that will be a constant source of pleasure 

 because of its symmetry and bright foliage. 



