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at which the principal species are grow- 
ing. The tract bears a large growth of 
a number of well-known forest trees, 
the most important species described and 
illustrated being shortleaf pine, loblolly 
pine, cow oak, white oak, sweet gum, 
white ash, shagbark hickory, holly, and 
hornbeam. The book is illustrated with 
many half-tone engravings of specimens 
of trees and diagrams showing the meth- 
od of making the working plans. 
The Timber Resources of Nebraska, 
by Wdliam L. Hall, Superintendent of 
Tree Planting. Bureau of Forestry; Re- 
print from the Year-book of the De- 
partment of Agriculture for igoi ; A 
brief history of the timber growth of 
Nebraska, beginning with the natural 
timber prior to the settlement of the 
state, and showing the improvement 
since settlement, giving the gain in area, 
density and quality. The value of the 
natural and planted timber, both in its 
commercial and esthetic aspect, is con- 
sidered, and the establishing of forest 
tree planting reserves emphasized as one 
of the duties of the government. Illus- 
trated with half-tone views of forest 
scenery. 
Proceedings of the Iowa Park and 
Forestry Association, including the first 
annual meeting, held in Des Moines, De- 
cember, 1901 ; price 25 cents : The first 
report of this young, but vigorous, so- 
ciety is presented in very attractive form 
and contains many papers of value to all 
who are interested in outdoor art. Some 
of the papers of particular interest are 
the following: Shelter Planting, by W. 
M. Bomberger; Parks for Cities and 
1 owns, by H. C. Price ; Forest Trees 
for Park Purposes, by J. T. D. Fulmer ; 
The Laying Out of Parks and Grounds, 
by H. C. Klehm ; Some Desirable 
Shrubs for Iowa Parks, by A. T. Er- 
win ; The Decoration of School 
Grounds, by R. C. Barrett; Winter As- 
pect of the Woods, by Charlotte M. 
King : The report is illustrated with 
many excellent views, some of them 
showing examples of successful deco- 
rative planting, and gives gicat promise 
for the future usefulness 01 the society. 
Prof. T. H. MacBride, of lowa City, is 
president, and L. H. Pamm,*, of Ames, 
secretary. 
Trade Literature Etc, Received, 
The lowering device manufactured by 
the Folding Device Works, Ovid, Mich., 
can be seen in operation in their adver- 
tisement on another page. The device 
is well known for its lightness, strength 
and durability, and is in use in a large 
number of cemeteries. It weighs about 
seventy pounds and every device is se- 
verely tested before it leaves the factory. 
The double-friction brake and the dou- 
ble-folding feature are other points 
which recommend this device. 
HITCHINGS & CO. 
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PORTLAND CEMENT 
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Machine for making Patented Aug. 13, 1901. 
The grave markers are made 3 in. 
in diameter and in 10 in. or 12 in. 
lengths. The surface is nearly 
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marking lots made in 3)4 in., 4 in. 
and 5 in. diameter. 
Now in use at hundreds of Cemeteries. 
ITestimonial.I 
WALDHEIM CEMETERY CO. 
Oak Park, 111. April IStli. 1902. 
Mr. Leo. G. Haase, Oak Park, 111. 
Dear Sir: — I am pleased to state that 
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up, and oblige, Yours Truly, 
George Schrade, Supt. 
Waldheim Cemetery, Co. Chicago. 
SEND FOR BOOKLET LEO G. HAASE, Oak Park, III. 
FEKN LITEKATUKE. All who enjoy read 
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The only journal in the world devoted exclusive- 
ly to ferns. It is full of notes on the haunts, 
habits, distribution, uses and folk-lore of these 
plants. It is just the thing tor the beginner in 
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WILD FLOWERS. 
All who enjoy reading about the 
curious and interesting traits of 
our native wild flowers and ferns, 
should have the new monthly 
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THE AMERICAN BOTANIST 
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