6o 
TREES AS GOOD CITIZENS 
The tree starts to blossom at the first hint of early spring 
and its small red flowers, followed soon by red fruits, are 
a delight to the eye after the winter’s cold. Throughout 
the summer there is pleasing contrast of bright green leaves 
with the red stems on which they grow, while autumn 
brings a brilliant scarlet tinge which may well be considered 
the crowning glory of the year. It is sturdy and is proof 
against storms. Its oval head and medium size make it an 
excellent tree for narrow streets. It is of slow growth in 
its early stages, but when it is firmly rooted, its develop¬ 
ment becomes much more rapid. It thrives best in moist 
soil. Like the Norway Maple it is subject to few diseases 
and insects. It drops its foliage very early in the autumn 
and does not thrive under city conditions; but is excellent 
in the suburbs and near the ocean. 
Sugar Maple. —In gen¬ 
eral appearance this tree is 
much like the Norway 
Maple, though oval-headed 
instead of round-headed and 
less dense. In streets of con¬ 
siderable width, with ample 
parking, the tree is well 
worth planting, but in spite 
of a certain hardiness it lacks 
the power of the Norway 
Maple to overcome the handicap of paved streets and con¬ 
gested surroundings. This tree lacks adaptability to soil 
conditions and requires much moisture, therefore is best 
used only under suburban conditions. Where the proper 
conditions exist, however, it is extremely attractive, be¬ 
cause of its erect growth and symmetrical form. The 
autumn coloring of the foliage is particularly fine, with its 
riot of red, yellow and orange, though it drops its leaves 
