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now firml.v i-oiivinr?ecl tln'.t their tlioroiish aud sincere methods 
with which they deal witli problems are among the foremost prin- 
ciples I have seen." 
Rudolf Heidkamp, Superintendent Henry W. Boettger Estate, 
Hivcrdalc, N. Y. : "One may safely say it's impossible to describe 
in so few words the wonderful ;ind seientilic work the Davey com- 
pany displayed. The love and devotion to their duties was grand 
to see. It was a wondering crowd going, but returning it was 
as though a revelation bad come over all. In brief, the knowledge 
gained left nothing to be desired." 
speaks highly for those responsible for its existence — are prominent 
among the many impressions indelibly written upon my memory 
through my visit to Kent." 
H. H. Wells, Landscape Hardener, Soutliampton, N. Y.: "I 
am very glad of an opportunity to express in a few words my 
impression of the Davey organization. 1 was deeply impressed 
by the high character of the founder and head of the firm, and 
the respect and love shown him by all of its representatives. Also 
by the thorough manner of training the men to do efficient and 
conscientious work." 
James Blair, Superintendent Ogden J. Mills Estate, Sfaatshurg, 
N. Y.: "In regard to my visit to Kent and the Davey institution. 
would say what impressed me most was the thoroughness in the 
way they do things. The different branches of the organization 
are vying with each other in the amount of .service they can give 
the company. This I think accounts for their success. "United 
we stand.' " 
'Henrif J. Allen, Gardener to F. If. Yaiiderhilt, Hyde Park, 
N. y. .■ "The impression I gained at Kent convinced me that the 
Davey Tree organization is determined to accomplish perfect work, 
arid to restore confidence in tree surgery, which has been greatly 
injured by scores of men calling themselves tree doctors. I was 
also surprised to find such a fine body of young men and the 
manner in which they are trained." 
John G. Duguid, Superintendent Henry S. Hunneivell's Estate, 
Katick, Mass.: "What the medical colleges are to the human race 
so the Davey Tree Surgery Company is to the trees. Never was 
I impressed so with anything pertaining to horitculture and the 
impressions have left upon me something which the long journey 
has repaid tenfold. The Dave.v organization is the most complete 
system that could be devised and only the years of practical work 
has brought it to the high efficiency it has attained. With its 
schools, professors, students, foremen, library and office force it 
is the most interesting place of its kind I ever expect to see. I 
was surprised to see so many fine young men so deeply interested 
in the work. It seemed they were a part of the organization. 
Tlie young man who is lucky enough to enter and study under 
such a system learns that which eventually will bring the country 
back to where it belongs." 
Sabin Bolton, Foreman Homeuood Cemetery. Pittshurgh, Pa.: 
"Time and distance have allowed my thoughts and impressions 
of the Davey institute to filter down and crystallize into two words, 
'method and service,' which are the outstanding earmarks of the 
institution. Its methods, deep research, careful analysis and 
scientific treatment are the weapons employed to fight its way 
along for the seal of public approval it now rightly enjoys. Its 
service, the enthusiastic spirit of its men to maintain a standard 
of work second to none, accounts for the sen.se of security one has 
when the Davey men are 'on the job.' " 
Allert Jenkins, Superintendent H. M. Sage's Estate. Menands, 
Albany. N. Y.: "The trip to Kent was one of the most instructive 
it has ever been my good fortune to enjoy. AVe met the Daveys 
and their wonderful staff. We saw the methods of training and 
instruction which each of their men must go through before being 
entrusted to take charge of any work. The whole arrangement 
produced a most favorable impre.ssion on us all." 
William ilacKay, Superintendent H. A. C. Taylor's Estate. 
Newport, R. I.: "Harmony and good fellowship were the watcli- 
words of the Davey convention. Western hospitality and a high 
standard of efficiency in tree surgery were the outstanding features 
of the Davey company. The trip will linger long in the memoi-y 
as one of pleasure and profit." 
Alfred J. Loveless, Superintendent ^Yyndhurst Gardens. Leno.T, 
Alass.: "The perfect harmony between employer and employee, 
the earnestness and absolute belief in the efficiency of their 
methods, which prompts every man to take a personal interest 
in his work, and makes them anxious to give the best that is in 
them to accomplish results satisfactory to the firm and a credit 
to thomselves : the personality of >I. L, Davey, backed by the 
inherent love of trees, of .John Davey, forms an irrepressilile wave 
of magnetic enthusiasm which permeates the whole ideal organiza- 
tion, brought to such a creditable state of efficiency, and which 
H. D. House, New York State Botanist, Albany, N. Y.: "My 
impression of the Davey organization is chiefly one of admiration 
for the professional ijride. the thorough training and the efficient 
workmanship shown by the men who perform tree-surgery service 
for the Davey Tree Expert Company. That fundamental essential, 
combined with perfect organization and the high character of all 
of their representatives, should be, and I know that it is, pro- 
ductive of successful results aud deserving of entire public con- 
fidence in a profession whicli has been sadly abused by unscrupu- 
lous and untrained workers," 
James Donald, Gardener to Cabot Estate, I'onkapoag, Mass.: 
"Their system is perfect; its controlling influences are love, faith 
and the hearty co-operation between employer and employee ; 
their esteem and confidence in 'Father John' (as his boys call 
him). What better example than this could illustrate the fact 
that co-operation is the ke,v to success, that merits confidence, and 
that unity assures success. Would it not be a God-send it we 
could instil this sentiment of good-will and hearty co-operation 
in our societies today? Yes, and in our daily lives, as I saw in 
the Davey company ; in other words, this firm is simply a large 
family working haruKmiously together as Father John and his 
boys. After a thorough study of the methods of this firm, both 
practical and scientific. I am thoroughly convinced that their 
work measures up to the highest degree of efficiency." 
A. J. Smith, Superintendent Ceylon Court. Estate of J. J. 
Mitchell. Lake Genera, Wis.: "1 cannot speak too highly of my 
trip to Kent. I am more than satisfied with what I saw tliere. 
The Davey organization from Father John and son down to the 
office boy is one of the first things that attract attention. The 
enthusiasm aud unity displayed by the employees towards their 
work and their employers show the master mind of organization 
and fairness and appreciation towards the men that are sent out 
to do the work. I mu.st admit starting for Kent rather skeptical 
on tree surgery, but if "Billy" Sunday can create converts as quickly 
as M. L. Davey, then we shall soon be heralding the millennium." 
William Till. Superintendent Coolidge Gardens. Magnolia, Mass.: 
"My opinion of The Davey Tree Expert Company is the result of 
eight years' knowledge of that organization and of having had work 
done by it under my personal observation and also seeing its work 
done on other estates. My trip to its conveution only increased my 
respect and personal esteem for John Davey and his life work 
among the trees. Two words express my opinion of the Davey 
Institute of Tree Surgery, Efficiency and Service. Those words 
apply to all — officers, salesmen, foremen, workmen, pupils and 
the young ladies in the clerical and accounting departments, I 
believe the Davey methods to be the very best in the actual work 
on the trees and in training their young men to carry on that work. 
The point that impressed me the most was the spirit of helpfulness 
that every one showed towards each other and the organization 
and the great love of all for Father John Davey. I wish them 
all continued success." 
Robert B. Allan, Siipcrinteudeni S. R. Guggenheim Estate. El- 
beron, N. J.: "The convention was one of the most instructive it 
has been my pleasure ever to attend. I was skeptical regarding 
tree surgery but after the masterly way Martin L. Davey and liis 
aides described tree surgery as practiced by them and the examples 
of tlieir work I saw I am now convinced Father Davey's system 
is correct and his organization has my best wishes for its future 
success." 
Thomas J. Hughes, Superintendent Oakleigh Thome Estate, 
Millbrook. X. Y.: "The trip to Kent was one of the most important 
events of my life as tree surgery is practically a new field added to 
our profession. I was very much impressed by the ability and con- 
scientiousness of M. L. Davey who has worked so hard to bring 
the organization up to its present standard, and with Father John 
Davey, whom I was proud to meet, and to see such love as the 
boys had for liim and the harmony that exists among them. From 
a personal standpoint I consiilcr thorn the most conscientious and 
diligent class of men I have ever met in any organization." 
William Longland. Superintendent Wychioood, C. L. Hntehin- 
son's Estate, Lake Geneva, Wis. : "The program laid out by the 
Davey Company was ver.y instructive and also entertaining. 1 
was much impressed by the way the company is organized in all 
its branches and the goodfellowship displayed by its eflicient force. 
Everybody was full of vim and energ.v, held together by a master 
hand which certainly must make the Davey institution one of tlio 
best in the land. Their work of bracing aud reinforcing a tree 
sliows good judgment and fine workmanship as also the preparing 
the trees for filling." 
