successfully. This is one of its greatest contributions to American 
gardens, for it is believed that these cherries, more than any other 
plant of recent introduction, will beautify our spring gardens and be- 
come a feature of popular interest here as they have been for centuries 
in Japan. 
These expeditions are being continued, and Mr. E.H.Wilson, who 
has so successfully explored the mountainous forests of Western China, 
has now carried his work into Korea. 
If these important activities are to go on and the Aboretum to con- 
tinue its valuable educational work, a much larger sum will be needed. 
It is hoped that The Garden Club oe America will, through its 
individual members, give generously to the support of so great a 
national institution. Any sum, however small, will be acceptable. 
Many have given largely but the interest that goes with smaller 
contributions is eagerly sought. HENRy S. Hunnewell 
87 Milk Street, Boston, Mass. 
(All contributions should be sent direct to Mr. Hunnewell). 
To all members of the Garden Club of America who have a 
serious interest in the present and future of horticulture in this coun- 
try, the above announcement and request will not, cannot, be made 
in vain. Here is a tract of land of exceeding natural beauty, planned, 
planted, enlarged and tended with superb intelligence and scientific 
knowledge, growing with each year not only in botanical value but 
in rich and mellowed beauty, in loveliness of woodland picture, in tree 
and shrub-grouping of noblest character. The Arnold Arboretum 
is vital to American horticulture for many reasons but to me, most of 
all, because here in full perfection, grown with full knowledge, are the 
new and rare plants, shrubs and trees which may, eventually become 
a common property and a common delight. 
I am convinced that no finer object than this offers itself for aid 
to the American horticultural public today. Many new and vitally 
important uses for money have developed under the stress of war, 
but these should not prevent us from seeing the present and actual 
need for preserving and sustaining such a public possession as the 
Arboretum. It is unique. It is known the world over. It is re- 
nowned for its advanced scientific achievements in horticulture. 
It is in the firm belief that all members of the Garden Club who 
are able should give and give generously in response to Mr. Hunne- 
well's note, that I write these words. The Arboretum as an object 
for our consideration lies peculiarly within the province of our in- 
terests, and I would beg that liberal response be made to this appeal. 
(Mrs. Francis King) Louisa Y. King. 
