ARBOR DA Y MANUAL. 
Specimen Programs.”) Ten thousand school districts observed the day in 
1889. Following is an extract from Governor Fifer’s proclamation of 1889: 
Let the children in our schools, the young men and women in our colleges, 
-seminaries and universities, with their instructors, co-operate in the proper 
observance of the day by planting shrubs, vines'and trees that will beautify the 
home, adorn the public grounds, add wealth to the State, and thereby increase 
the comfort and happiness of our people.” 
INDIANA. —This State has two Arbor Days — one in April and one in No¬ 
vember of each year, established in 1884. The State Superintendent issues a 
circular recommending its observance. The practice is growing in favor, and 
local pride is increasing. The latest biennial report gives some interesting 
selections for general use. 
IOWA. — Arbor Day was established in 1882. The law provides that the 
board of directors iiyeach district, township and independent district, should set 
out twelve or more shade trees on each school-house site. Timely suggestions 
by the State Superintendent are issued in circulars fixing a day late in April or 
early in May. The “Loyal Leaflet,” issued in 18S9, by Superintendent Sabin 
was a choice contribution to Arbor Day literature, combining patriotism and 
tree-planting very happily. 
KANSAS.— The date is fixed by proclamation by the Governor. No further 
information received from State Superintendent or annual reports. 
KENTUCKY.— From a letter dated Dec. 30, 1889, from Superintendent Jos. 
Desha Pickett, the following extract is made : 
1. Arbor Day was instituted in this State by joint resolution of the General 
Assembly, March 31, 1886. 
2. Attention was duly called to the day by Governor Knott and then by 
Governor Buckner. 
3. The Superintendent of Public Instruction has suggested that the act of the 
General Assembly of March 31, 1886, be so amended as to direct its observance 
by the school children of the Commonwealth, but not as a legal holiday. 
4. Many of our leading citizens are deeply interested in the cause of forestry, 
knowing its imperative importance. 
LOUISIANA.— No response from State Superintendent; no data found in 
annual reports. 
MAINE.— No response from State Superintendent; no data from annual re¬ 
ports. 
MARYLAND. — The day was established by law in 1884. The Governor is 
authorized and directed to issue a proclamation annually, designating a day in 
April. The law especially directs the planting of forest shade trees along public 
roads and around school-houses. The Superintendent of Public Instruction 
issues a circular in addition to the proclamation of the Governor. About five 
thousand treefe are planted annually. Although the joint resolution was passed 
in 1S84 no proclamation was issued until 1888. The observance was very gen¬ 
eral and enthusiastic. 
