CHAPTER X. 
ROADS OF REMEMBRANCE. 
A NATURAL extension of Memorial Tree planting has 
been the development of Roads of Remembrance. 
From coast to coast these highways have been planted 
with shade trees in grateful tribute to a nation’s soldiers. 
The Road of Remembrance has no limitations. 
Whether on the modest and secluded lane, on the great 
transcontinental highway, or on the city boulevard, the 
roadside tree is the enduring token of reverence and 
appreciation; and in its far-flung gift of shade and beauty 
it will bear to coming generations the truth that in these 
highways the planters wrought blessings for the future 
no less than tribute to the past. 
The immediate favor with which the Road of Remem¬ 
brance idea was greeted resulted in definite and active 
response to the appealing sentiment of the highway of 
tribute. The entire country is now dotted with sections 
of highway planting. The spirit of the movement goes 
forward in a way that leads to the belief that in coming 
years the roadside without shade tree beauty will be 
the conspicuous exception to a general rule. 
Roadside planting has two-fold appeal. It is a definite 
contribution to highway betterment as well as the finest 
form of memorial tribute. To clothe the roads of the 
land with trees is an important example of community 
improvement, and one which will carry its blessings into 
the distant future. Just now the movement has especial 
timeliness. The country is face to face with opportunity. 
In cooperation with the Federal government, the states 
are now planning the most extensive program of road 
