The Beautiful Transformation of an 
Ugly Skyline Effect 
The principal flaw in the top photo- 
graph is the unsightly effect produced 
by, dead branches. Edged against the 
sky is a ragged, monotonous outline in 
which theie is a minimum of grace, 
symmetry and beauty. 
Now note the lower photograph — 
observe what a wonderful transforma- 
tion has been effected by Davey Tree 
Surgeons! 
All ugly, dead branches have been removed, 
and artistic grouping has been achieved by the 
elimination of certain unimportant trees and 
bushes. What refreshing variety of outline is 
now presented, what charm lies in its perfect 
simplicity! 
Possibly your estate offers similar opportuni- 
ties for enhanced beauty — perhaps a little judi- 
cious artistry can bring out "hidden wonders" 
of which you are now unconscious. 
BUT — Be careful to whom you entrust this 
important work. Trimming and cutting, incor- 
rectly done, is dangerous. Thousands of trees 
are lost every year because their owners do not 
realize the degree of highly expert knowledge 
and experience this work requires. More than 
half the decay in trees is directly traceable to 
improper trimming. 
Take the safe course— 
— and put your trees in the hands of Davey 
Tree Surgeons. Tree Surgery, as they practice 
it. is scientifically accurate and mechanically 
perfect — the result of the life study of John 
Davey, "The Father of Tree Surgery," aug- 
mented and refined by the massed experience 
of the greatest body of expert tree men the 
world has ever known. 
Davey Tree Surgeons are the only Tree 
Surgeons officially endorsed by the United 
States Government. They have treated and 
saved the priceless trees at the National Capi- 
tol. White House. Naval Observatory, Fort 
Mver. Charleston. (S. C.) Navy Yard, An- 
napolis Naval Academy, West Point Military 
Academy, etc. 
They are the only Tree Surgeons endorsed by 
thousands of estate owners — prominent men and 
women whose recommendations you can accept 
with complete confidence. And they are the only 
Tree Surgeons who are backed by a successful 
and responsible house, amply able to make 
good in every instance, and not needing, for tne 
sake of temporary existence, to sacrifice in the 
slightest degree its high standards. 
Write today for free examination 
of your trees — 
and booklet. "When Your Trees Need the Tree 
Surgeon.*' What is the real condition of your 
trees? Only the experienced tree surgeon can 
tell you fully and definitely. Without cost or 
obligation to you, a Davey Tree Surgeon will 
visit your place, and render an honest verdict 
regarding their condition and needs. Write to- 
day. 
From Mr. Lisle R. Beardslee, 
Wilmington, Delaware 
"The work done by your com- 
pany upon an old tree in my yard 
IS very satisfactory and a re- 
markable demonstration of what 
can be accomplished by the 
scientific methods followed by 
your concern." 
From Mr. Arthur Heurttcy. 
The Northern Trust Company. 
Chicago, 1 1. 
"The work done on my trees 
by your foreman and his asso- 
ciates has been very satisfactory, 
so much so that we have been 
at considerable pains to canvas 
the neighborhood so as to give 
the boys some extra work while 
in the vicinity." 
From Mr. Wm. R. Kenan, Jr. 
Lockport. N. Y. 
"Some twelve or fourteen 
years ago while visiting at my 
sister's summer home at Mam- 
aroneck. N. Y.. I saw your 
father with a very large corps 
Hoirg tree surgery on that place. 
It i.Tipressed me so forcibly and, 
in later years the results were so 
convincing that, upon the pur- 
cnase of this place, I concluded 
to have your company do such 
work as was necessary here. The 
work has been entirely satisfac- 
tory." 
THE DAVEY TREE EXPERT CO., INC., 306 ELM ST., KENT, OHIO 
{Operating Ihc P,K-e\ Iiistiuitc of T<cc Stirgcry) 
Branch Offices with Telephone connections: 225 Fifth Avenue, New York 
2017 Land Title BIdg., Philadelphia 450 McCormick BIdg., Chicago 
Permanent representatives located at Boston. Newport. Lenox. Hartford. Stamford. Albany, Pough- 
keepsie. White Plains. Jamaica. L. L. Morristown. N. J.. Philadelphia. Harrisburg, Baltimore, 
Washington. Buffalo. Pittsburgh, Cleveland. Detroit. Cincinnati. Louisville. Chicago, Milwaukee. 
Minneapolis. St. Louis, Kansas City. Canadian address: 22 Victoria St., Montreal, 
DAVEY TREE SURGEONS 
FOR SAFE TREE SURGERY 
Every real Davey Tree Surgeon is in the employ of the Davey Tree Expert Company and the 
public is cautioned against those falsely representing themselves. 
JOHN DAVEY 
•Father of Tree Surgery" 
