A scientist’s answer 
A letter from Dr. II. D. House, New York State Botanist and for¬ 
merly professor in the Biltmore Forestry School 
Mr. M. L. Davey, General Manager. your men and a study of their methods, I am 
Davey Tree Expert Company, Kent, O. convinced that their work measures up to the 
p, T[f T) . highest degree of efficiency which training and 
uear Mr. vavey. experience can produce. I believe that owners 
I believe that I owe you many thanks for the of trees may expect service of the most reliable 
opportunity which I have had just recentl)^ of character from your men. 
seeing the Davey organization in convention Very truly yours 
at Kent. H. D. HOUSE, 
I was deeply impressed by the mutual deter- State Botamst. 
mination of your men to accomplish perfect Write for free Examination of your Trees 
work and to place quality above all other con- —and booklet, “When Your Trees Need the Tree Sur- 
siderations. This and the trained ability and seon.” what is the real condition of your trees? Are 
.. c • 1 • „u i _ insidious diseases and hidden decay slowly undermining 
cooperation of your men is doing much to re- strength? Will the next severe storm claim one 
store that confidence in the profession of tree or more as its victims? Only the experienced Tree Sur- 
surRery which has been greatly injured by geon can tell you ful^ and definitely. Without cost or 
. 1 ^ j ® 1.^-^ obligation to you, a Davey TreeSurgeon Will Visit your 
poorly trained and unscrupulous workers. place and render an honest verdict regarding their 
After an inspection of work accomplished by condition and needs. Write today. 
506 Elm Street, Kent, Ohio. 
{Operating the Davey Institute of Tree Surger ) 
Branch Offices with Telephone Connections : 
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Canadian address: 81 St. Peter Street, Quebec. 
DITTMAN COLOR PRINTING CO.. INC. 
