The Beautiful Transformation of 
an Ugly Skyline Effect 
The principal flaw in the top photograph is 
the unsightly effect produced by dead branches. 
Edged against the sky is a ragged, monotonous 
outline in which there is a minimum of grace, 
symmetry and beauty. 
Now note the lower photograph — observe 
what a wonderful transformation 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 ju- 
dicious 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, in- 
correctly 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 Sur- 
geons officially endorsed by the United States 
Government. They have treated and saved the 
priceless trees at the National Capitol, White 
House, Naval Observatory, Fort Meyer, 
Charleston (S. C.) Navy Yard, Annapolis 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 need- 
ing, for the sake of temporary existence, to 
sacrifice in the slightest degree its high stand- 
ards. 
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 
today 
The Davey Tree Expert Go., Inc., 1207 Elm St., Kent, Ohio 
( Operating the Davey Institute of Tree Surgery) 
Branch Offices with telephone connections: 225 Fifth Avenue, New York 
2017 Land Title Bldg., Philadelphia 450 McCormick Bldg., Chicago 
Permanent representatives located at Boston, Newport, Lenox, Hartford, Stamford, Albany, Poughkeepsie, White 
Plains, Jamaica, L. I., Morristown, N. J., Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Baltimore, Washington, Buffalo, Pittsburgh, 
Cleveland, Detroit, Cincinnati, Louisville, Chicago, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City. Canadian 
Addres s : 22 Victoria St., Montreal. 
Davey Tr ee Surgeons 
FOR SAFE TREE SURGERY 
Every real Davey Tree Surgeon is in the employ of the Davey Tree Expert Company and the public is cau- 
tioned against those falsely representing themselves. 
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 
remarkable demonstration of 
what can be accomplished by 
the scientific methods followed 
by your concern.** 
From Mr. Arthur Heurtley , 
The Northern Trust Company , 
Chicago, 111 . 
“The work done on my trees 
by your foreman and his asso- 
ciates has been very satisfac- 
tory, so much so that we have 
been at considerable pains to 
canvass 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 Ma- 
maroneck, N. Y., I saw your 
father with a very large corps 
doing tree surgery on that place. 
It impressed me so forcibly 
and, in later years the results 
were so convincing that, upon 
the purchase of this place, I 
concluded to have your com- 
pany do such work as was nec- 
essary here. The work has been 
entirely satisfactory.” 
JOHN DAVEY 
“Father of Tree Surgery* 1 
